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  "schema_version": 1,
  "slug": "liberation-day-tariffs",
  "title": "Liberation Day' Tariffs",
  "canonical_url": "https://signalmeaning.com/signals/liberation-day-tariffs/",
  "json_url": "https://signalmeaning.com/data/signals/liberation-day-tariffs.json",
  "summary": "Refunding of Trump-era 'liberation day' tariffs and related political/economic debate",
  "why_now": "Synchronized reporting by major international outlets during the collection window surfaced the refund story, making it a current political and economic news driver.",
  "evidence_summary": "- Multiple major outlets (The Guardian, Financial Times) report on a $100bn refund tied to Donald Trump’s 'liberation day' tariffs. - Coverage frames this as an administrative/policy action by the Trump administration with economic implications. - Analysis pieces discuss whether consumers will see refunds — policy and political framing present.",
  "caveat": "Signal Type: Political Controversy",
  "collected_at": "Wed, 5 Aug 2026 08:10:00 -0700",
  "signal_type": "Political Controversy",
  "score": 70.0,
  "score_field": "adjusted_score",
  "state": "PUBLISH",
  "evidence": [
    "- US refunds $100bn of Donald Trump’s ‘liberation day’ tariffs - theguardian.com",
    "- Trump administration refunds $100bn in ‘liberation day’ tariffs - Financial Times"
  ],
  "sources": [
    {
      "label": "US refunds $100bn of Donald Trump’s ‘liberation day’ tariffs - theguardian.com",
      "source": "theguardian.com",
      "url": "https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMisgFBVV95cUxNSUZiaTRwbldYWURWa1ZZQ1BrdWcxNFZKV2lHNG5YX2RtOGktM3BudVNLZjhfaDNZbmh1QjZsM0FER3VaWDRJV1k4Vk9TQThuWWlQSHZCSlNrRlBiM1c5cklLamdSTjMyY0p5RGlpQWZOS3pZRDBoRzdULWZUVHprNzlXWWNLTmFZY3lPd0ozTk91TENscWtqWFpNQ2pXTVhwclhfelZxYXphLWRLbEU5OVV3?oc=5"
    }
  ],
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    "record_id": "202608060105_signal_Quality-4-liberation-day-tariffs",
    "batch_id": "202608060105",
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