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Government promising fast money on a massive claims process… yeah, expect friction, not speed. TRUMP ADMINISTRATION TO BEGIN REFUNDING $166B IN TARIFFS The U.S. government will start refunding up to $166 billion in Trump-era tariffs after the Supreme Court ruled the policy unlawful. From April 20, businesses can file claims through a new Customs system …
Chinese exporters are actually cutting prices for U.S. importers to remain competitive under the heavy tariff burden. This is an attempt to "share the pain" of the 45%+ tariffs just to maintain a foothold in the American market. To protect their total global revenue, these same… — Long River Holding (@longriverCM) February 9, 2026 Yes, …
Japan’s gold market is undergoing a radical restructuring which has the potential to catapult the Asian nation back to its former place among the world leaders in gold investment, according to Bruce Ikemizu, Chief Director of the Japan Bullion Market Association. Ikemizu noted that before China became a major player in the global gold market, …