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Trump tariff refunds exceed $100 billion

A document from the U.S. Customs and Border Protection reveals that over $100 billion has been refunded to importing companies.

10 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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According to a document recently filed in court by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection, more than $100 billion has been refunded to American companies related to tariffs imposed during the Trump administration.

This amount represents approximately 60% of the customs revenue collected by the government. However, it is expected that the total will continue to grow, according to reports.

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