← The Brief·2026-08-15 edition

A clean, shareable 'who actually benefits' narrative is spreading: corporations that passed tariff costs onto shoppers are now getting the refund too.

The format

Text-on-screen stat breakdown explainer with a punchy voiceover.

  • Explain where the $100B tariff refund actually goes in 60 seconds
  • React: corporations double-dip on higher prices AND refunds
  • Street interviews asking if people think they're getting a tariff refund
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