Business
Social Security and Tariffs
The Social Security trust fund's shortfall is not a top campaign issue despite limited public discussion. Meanwhile, American businesses are receiving tariff refunds from a Supreme Court ruling, but consumers may not benefit.
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NPR
Limited public discussion of the trust fund's shortfall has experts worried that most Americans don't fully understand the problems Social Security faces — let alone be able to weigh in on solutions.
2026-08-28 09:00 UTC
NPR
A slew of American companies are getting billions of dollars back in tariff refunds after a Supreme Court ruling. Many consumers, though, may never get anything back.
2026-08-28 09:00 UTC