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The Indicator from Planet Money · April 23, 2026 · 9m

How to get your tariff cash back

The Indicator reports that the federal government has launched a refund process for businesses that paid Trump-era tariffs. The episode talks with three business owners about their experiences. They share that the application is surprisingly simple in some respects, but frustrations remain. The process is a step toward returning tariff money to affected companies.

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Highlights

Tariff Refund Process Opens
The federal government launched an official process for businesses to apply for refunds of previously paid tariffs.
Unexpected Simplicity of Application
Business owners describe the refund application as surprisingly simple compared to the bureaucratic tangle they anticipated.
Frustrations Remain Despite Simplicity
Despite the application's simplicity, business owners still face frustrations with the refund process.
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