Apr 20, 2026 #tariffs #supreme #businesses

U.S. businesses can finally start applying for tariff refunds following the US Supreme Court's ruling earlier this year that President Donald Trump had overstepped his authority in imposing them.

Also in this edition: oil prices surge again after Iran vows to block the Strait of Hormuz. The situation is causing severe disruptions to the supply of materials like plastic. Plus, a humanoid robot in China beats the human half-marathon world record. #tariffs #supreme court #businesses

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Trump Admin Hands Mega-Deal to Company Backed by Jared Kushner’s War-Profiteer Brother

KEEP IT IN THE FAMILY

Joshua Kushner looks set to cash in on Trump’s wars even as the president leans on Kushner’s brother, who’s married to Trump’s daughter, to help end them.
Will Neal Reporter
Updated Apr. 17 2026 8:41AM EDT Published Apr. 17 2026 5:37AM EDT

Josh Kushner, Jared Kushner — Photo Illustration by Eric Faison

The Trump administration just handed a huge deal to a defense firm backed by the brother of the president’s son-in-law.

The Defense Department has announced a new contract with Anduril Industries, Inc.—which counts Joshua Kushner, younger brother of Jared Kushner, among its major funders—to provide up to $20 billion in military equipment and systems.