Consumers might see some tariff refunds — in 2036
From Marketplace All-in-One by Marketplace
May 4, 2026 · 26 min
About this episode
The episode discusses the potential for tariff refunds to consumers, the future of the airline industry, GameStop's interest in eBay, and state tax recovery efforts.
We’ve said from the get-go that consumers paid the bulk of President Trump’s tariffs. Now that most were ruled illegal, individual businesses will get to decide whether to pass those tariff refunds onto customers. And any litigation of those decisions could take a while. Also in this episode: What’s next for the airline industry sans Spirit, why GameStop wants to buy eBay, and how states could claw back some tax dollars. Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter. Marketplace is more than a radio show. Check out our original reporting and financial literacy content at marketplace.org — and consider making an investment in our future.
People in this episode
Host: Marketplace
Topics covered
- tariffs
- airline industry
- GameStop
- eBay
- tax dollars
- economic news
Keywords
- tariff refunds
- President Trump
- airline industry
- GameStop
- eBay
- tax dollars
- economic news
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: President Trump, GameStop, eBay, Spirit
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