Panic passes Trump tariff refunds back to the Playdate customers who paid them
Panic, the publisher of the Playdate handheld console, is refunding customers for tariffs they were forced to pay following a Supreme Court ruling that declared the import taxes illegal. The company chose to return the funds rather than keep the money, despite the administrative effort required.
Why it matters
This case illustrates the impact of trade policy on small businesses and consumers, as well as the ethical considerations companies face regarding unexpected regulatory changes.
It’s your money, use it when you need it Panic passes Trump tariff refunds back to the Playdate customers who paid them “It just felt like the right thing to do”
32 The tiny handheld with the big tariff refund! Credit: Panic The tiny handheld with the big tariff refund! Credit: Panic Text settings Story text Size Small Standard Large Width * Standard Wide Links Standard Orange * Subscribers only Learn more Minimize to nav Panic, the indie game publishers behind the quirky, yellow crank-sporting Playdate gaming handheld , is issuing refunds to customers who had to shoulder the cost of inappropriate tariffs imposed by the Trump administration this year.
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