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US retail giant receives $1bn boost from tariff refunds

US retail giant receives $1bn boost from tariff refunds
BBC Business Wednesday 19 August 2026, 14:47 UTC 1 min read
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The US chain said it received a $994 million pre-tax reimbursement, which resulted in its second quarter operating income rising to $2.6bn.

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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