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Businesses might finally see some tariff money refunded to them. That’s because this week, the federal government officially rolled out a process that allows businesses to apply for a refund.
Today on the show, we speak with three business owners about the unexpected simplicity and frustration of the Trump tariff refund process.
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Today on the show, we speak with three business owners about the unexpected simplicity and frustration of the Trump tariff refund process.
Come see Planet Money live on stage! 12 cities. Details and tix here: planetmoneybook.com/#tour
The Indicator has a weekly newsletter! Be among the first and sign-up now: npr.org/indicatornewsletter
Related episodes:
Can I get my tariff money back now?
Trump's backup options for tariffs
Three ways companies are getting around tariffs
For sponsor-free episodes of The Indicator from Planet Money, subscribe to Planet Money+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Fact-checking by Sierra Juarez. Music by Drop Electric. Find us: TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Newsletter.
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