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In reply to the discussion: The Trump tariffs scam in a nutshell [View all]Fiendish Thingy
(22,650 posts)4. Except sector tariffs like auto parts are not covered by the SCOTUS ruling
Only items tariffed under IEEPA.
The issue of refunds will be tied up in court for years, perhaps only being resolved by some sort of blanket bailout legislation by congress to the importers, who will have detailed records and receipts of the exact amount of tariffs paid.
Meanwhile, numerous small businesses that cant afford lawyers will go out of business.
Highly unlikely any individual consumers will see refunds, as it would be nearly impossible to calculate
Ive saved all my receipts for all the Chinese made junk I bought at the dollar store
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The companies will then be expected to donate some of their profits back to Trump.
Irish_Dem
Sunday
#2
The state it was sold in made additional sales tax revenue due to the tariffs as well
MichMan
Sunday
#3
Except sector tariffs like auto parts are not covered by the SCOTUS ruling
Fiendish Thingy
Sunday
#4
I don't think anybody questions that the tariff money goes to the Treasury. That's the wrong question.
Bluetus
Sunday
#34
Tariffs are just baked into the price and aren't listed separately on invoices provided to customers.
Shermann
Sunday
#9
This is a very real scenario. And nosice there was an extra $25 of price gouging in this example.
Bluetus
Sunday
#13
Exactly--it is a potential windfall for companies that passed the tariffs straight on the the consumers.
Ol Janx Spirit
Sunday
#18
We will never see a dime. I doubt companies, who technically paid the tariff will either.
themaguffin
Sunday
#27
Hell, that is the description of our entire society, not just those tariffs. (n/t)
OldBaldy1701E
19 hrs ago
#38