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https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/21/trump-says-hell-remember-companies-that-dont-seek-tariff-refund.html

> President Donald Trump on Tuesday told CNBC that he will gratefully “remember” U.S. companies that do not seek refunds for the tariffs he unilaterally imposed, which the Supreme Court later ruled were illegal. Trump’s comment on “Squawk Box” came a day after U.S. Customs and Border Protection opened a portal for importers to seek more than $160 billion in potential refunds for the so-called IEEPA tariffs. He was asked about a number of large companies, among them Apple and Amazon, that have not filed requests for refunds for the tariffs they paid, potentially because they are worried about “offending” Trump.

> Asked if he would find it offensive for them to seek a refund, Trump said, “Brilliant if they don’t do that.” “Actually, if they don’t do that, they’ve got to know me very well,” he said. “I’m very honored by what you just said.” “If they don’t do that, I’ll remember them,” Trump said.

> Major U.S. retailers have been crushed by Trump’s trade war and stand to benefit materially from refunds. Earlier this month, Levi Strauss Chief Financial Officer Harmit Singh told CNBC that the company expects to receive around $80 million in refunds for tariffs it paid on importing denim and other apparel items from manufacturers around the world.

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Trump says ‘I’ll remember’ companies that don’t seek tariff refunds

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Trump says ‘I’ll remember’ companies that don’t seek tariff refunds

An American borrows $40,000 for college. Years later, the balance is $118,305.59. That’s not total paid — that’s what’s still owed. $77,383.59 is pure interest.

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