Hedge funds chase Trump tariff refunds in a newly monetized market
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Hedge funds are buying claims to U.S. tariff refunds, offering upfront cash to importers at a discount in exchange for the full refunds when the government pays, a market unlocked by the Supreme Court's ruling against Trump's 'Liberation Day' tariffs. Deals range from a few million to over $100 million, with prices climbing toward 70 cents on the dollar, but the venture carries political risk and timing uncertainty as CBP rolls out its phased online refund portal.
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