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Trump Tariffs Cause Record $3.5B Bond Shortfall

Filed: Feb 13, 2026 at 9:02 AM ET
Summary: U.S. Customs reports a $3.6 billion shortfall in surety bonds due to tariffs in fiscal 2025.
WHO: U.S. Customs
WHAT: Identified bond insufficiencies
WHEN: Feb 13, 2026 at 8:17 AM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Due to tariffs
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