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US companies use $71B tariff refunds to offset inflation from Iran war

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U.S. companies are receiving approximately $71 billion in tariff refunds following a Supreme Court ruling, but these funds are largely being used to counteract rising inflation. Companies like PepsiCo and McCormick & Company have stated they will use the refunds to offset increased commodity and freight costs, which have been exacerbated by geopolitical events such as the conflict in Iran. Economists and analysts suggest that while these refunds may offer some temporary relief, the ongoing inflationary pressures from global tensions and previous tariff policies will likely continue to impact business margins and consumer prices. AI

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US companies use $71B tariff refunds to offset inflation from Iran war

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Sasha Rogelberg ·

    U.S. companies have finally gotten $71 billion in tariff refunds, but they’re using it to offset inflation caused by the Iran war

    “The Middle East conflict is really driving more inflation…so we are going to use the majority of the tariff refund to offset these higher costs,” the McCormick &#038; Company CFO said.

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