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U.S. businesses are getting tariff refunds. Will customers get any money back?

NPR | By Stephan Bisaha

Published August 24, 2026 at 4:45 AM EDT

Companies have received tariff refunds. What about consumers? Some companies are providing refunds while others decline.

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