And then Trump can sign the checks again....

Sarcasm aside, I agree the refunds should go back to consumers, not the importers. I don't have a source, but I have to imagine the lion's share of companies that were hit with tariffs increased their prices, and the consumer paid the bill.

Here is a source for you to use in the future:

https://libertystreeteconomics.newyorkfed.org/2026/02/who-is...

The number the New York Fed came up with is 90% was passed onto the consumer.