{
  "id": 1958346,
  "title": "US retail giant receives $1bn boost from tariff refunds",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/19/us-retail-giant-receives-1bn-boost-from-tariff-refunds",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-19T14:47:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "BBC Business",
    "slug": "bbc-business",
    "url": "https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c78gp4y8d3eo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Target, the US retail giant, has received nearly $1 billion in tariff refunds from the US government, significantly boosting its latest profits. The retailer reported a pre-tax reimbursement of $994 million, which doubled its second-quarter operating income to $2.6 billion from $1.3 billion the previous year. This windfall comes as Target and other businesses across the US receive tax rebates on imported goods following a Supreme Court ruling that declared several of President Donald Trump's import tariffs unlawful. Despite this, Trump has continued to impose duties on various goods entering the US through different legal methods, leaving many companies facing additional taxes. Earlier this month, the president announced a three-day delay in the introduction of new import taxes on Canadian goods, amid ongoing trade negotiations. However, Trump has threatened to impose a 50% levy on nearly $20 billion worth of Canadian imports. The two countries remain at odds over several issues, including US tariffs on autos and the banning of American liquor sales in some Canadian provinces. Target has appointed a new CEO in an effort to revive sales, while also focusing on reducing its reliance on China for product sourcing. The company has cut prices on over 10,000 items and continues to invest in price competitiveness. Chief Financial Officer Jim Lee did not disclose how Target would utilize the tariff refunds, but emphasized the company's commitment to investing in price reductions.",
  "summary": "The US chain said it received a $994 million pre-tax reimbursement, which resulted in its second quarter operating income rising to $2.6bn.",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}