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Stephen Passaja

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NPR News Now
NPR News: 05-28-2026 3PM EDT

Any kid with a social security number born between 2025 and the end of 2028 is eligible to get $1,000 in a Trump account.

NPR News Now
NPR News: 05-28-2026 3PM EDT

The money will get invested in funds that broadly track the stock market and can't be withdrawn until the child turns 18.

NPR News Now
NPR News: 05-28-2026 3PM EDT

The accounts will launch on the 4th of July, and parents have already been able to sign up using TrumpAccounts.gov.

NPR News Now
NPR News: 05-28-2026 3PM EDT

Those who have should receive an email encouraging use of the app to eventually monitor the accounts and make their own contributions, up to $5,000 annually.

NPR News Now
NPR News: 05-28-2026 3PM EDT

Philanthropists have also been donating billions of dollars to spread across the accounts of some children not eligible for the initial $1,000 investment.

NPR News Now
NPR News: 05-28-2026 3PM EDT

Stephen Basaja, NPR News.

NPR News Now
NPR News: 02-23-2026 11PM EST

When it comes to who pays for tariffs, importers, exporters, and yes, consumers split the cost.

NPR News Now
NPR News: 02-23-2026 11PM EST

Robert Shapiro is with the law firm Thompson Coburn.

NPR News Now
NPR News: 02-23-2026 11PM EST

He says importers are the ones eligible for refunds since they pay the actual tariff charge.

NPR News Now
NPR News: 02-23-2026 11PM EST

And getting companies to share with customers could require lawsuits.

NPR News Now
NPR News: 02-23-2026 11PM EST

This also depends on companies winning their own refund lawsuits.

NPR News Now
NPR News: 02-23-2026 11PM EST

Stephen Passaha, NPR News.