Trump forced to refund billions in tariffs - The Latest
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This ruling marks a significant blow to the Trump administration's trade policies, highlighting the potential consequences of imposing tariffs without proper legal justification. The refunds also underscore the financial burden imposed on US companies by these tariffs, which could have far-reaching implications for future trade agreements. The decision serves as a reminder of the importance of upholding the rule of law in international trade.
The US government has been forced to pay billions in refunds to companies that were hit by Donald Trump’s ‘liberation day’ tariffs. The US has paid out $81bn (£61bn) this fiscal year after the supreme court ruled the tariffs were illegal. Lucy Hough speaks to Chris Michael, an international editor for Guardian US Continue reading...
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