US Issues $100 Billion in Refunds for Trump-Era Tariffs Known as 'Liberation Day'
Refunds have returned about 60% of the tariff revenue collected under the policy implemented during Trump's administration.
On August 5, 2026, the US government announced tariff refunds totaling $100 billion related to the trade policies enacted under former President Donald Trump, commonly referred to as the 'Liberation Day' tariffs. These repayments account for approximately 60% of the total tariff revenue collected under the policy.
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