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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

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