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19 August 2026

Retail giant Target receives $1bn boost from tariff refunds

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Retail giant Target receives $1bn boost from tariff refunds

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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