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title: "Tariff refunds boost CEO pay as economists warn of fallout"
type: "News"
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url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/286677105.md"
description: "The Supreme Court ruled some Trump-era tariffs unlawful, leading to $166 billion in refund claims from businesses. CEOs at companies like RTX, Ross Stores, and The Gap received increased bonuses as tariff costs were excluded from performance metrics. Economists, including Moody’s Mark Zandi, warn of slowing job growth and rising inflation exacerbated by the Iran war."
datetime: "2026-05-17T15:51:18.000Z"
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# Tariff refunds boost CEO pay as economists warn of fallout

Supreme Court ruling: The Court deemed some Trump-era tariffs unlawful, prompting refund claims from businesses totaling about $166 billion. CEO windfalls: Executives at firms like RTX, Ross Stores, and The Gap saw bonuses surge after boards excluded tariff costs from performance metrics. Economic warning signs: Moody’s Mark Zandi cites slowing job growth and rising inflation since tariffs began, with the Iran war adding further economic strain.

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