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As Brands Get Tariff Refunds, What Do They Owe Their Customers?

Brands are finally able to apply for refunds, but now they also have to decide how to deal with the customers who paid higher prices on their products, some of which are filing lawsuits against retailers demanding compensation of their own.
This week, US Customs and Border Protection launched its online portal for businesses to recover their payments for president Donald Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs, which the US Supreme Court deemed illegal in February.
This week, US Customs and Border Protection launched its online portal for businesses to recover their payments for president Donald Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs, which the US Supreme Court deemed illegal in February. (Getty Images)

The race for tariff refunds is on.

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