Today · Tuesday, 21 April 2026
Who Really Pays Tariffs? The $166 Billion Answer
The US government just announced $166 billion in tariff refunds. If foreign countries pay tariffs, why are American companies getting the money back? This refund reveals the mechanics most people miss.
7 min How tariffs actually work, who pays them, and why refunds reveal their hidden mechanics
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