Trump’s tariffs slashed jobs and wage growth. Now companies are funneling $100 billion in refunds to supplement workers’ retirement — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/trump-s-tariffs-slashed-jobs-and-wage-growth-now-companies-are-funneling-100-billion-in-refunds-to-supplement-workers-reContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Companies use $100 billion in tariff refunds for worker retirementhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/trump-s-tariffs-slashed-jobs-and-wage-growth-now-companies-are-funneling-100-billion-in-refunds-to-supplement-workers-rehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/trump-s-tariffs-slashed-jobs-and-wage-growth-now-companies-are-funneling-100-billion-in-refunds-to-supplement-workers-re#u72080Thu, 17 Sep 2026 04:25:38 +0000Businesses are directing their share of $100 billion in tariff refunds toward supplementing employee retirement funds. This move follows a period where tariffs caused a decline in wage growth and a reduction in available jobs. While some foreign companies have already collected millions in these refunds, the financial benefit to taxpayers is limited as they cover a portion of the cost. Retailers are currently managing these funds to offset previous economic losses caused by trade policy.Why it mattersTariffs implemented during the Trump administration altered trade costs for importers. These r