US retail giant receives $1bn boost from tariff refunds
Target reported a significant boost in quarterly profits after receiving nearly $1 billion in tariff refunds from the U.S. government following a Supreme Court ruling. While some businesses are receiving rebates, the administration continues to utilize tariffs as a trade policy tool, creating ongoing uncertainty for retailers.
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Image source, Getty Images By Michael Race Business reporter , Reporting from New York Published 28 minutes ago Target has revealed it has received almost $1bn (£733.9m) in tariff refunds from the US government which boosted the retailer's latest profits.
The American chain said it received a $994 million pre-tax reimbursement, which resulted in its second quarter operating income doubling to $2.6bn from $1.3bn last year.
Target is the latest of many businesses both large and small being given tax rebates on goods imported to the US following a Supreme Court ruling that declared a wave of President Donald Trump's import tariffs were unlawful.
However, Trump has continued to impose duties on goods coming into the US through different legal means, meaning many companies still face extra taxes.
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