# Trump tariff refund fuels 53% profit surge at Nintendo

Nintendo reported a 53% jump in quarterly profit after receiving a refund of US tariffs on imported products, tied to the Trump administration's trade policies. The windfall highlights how tariff disputes and their reversals can directly affect the earnings of major global technology and gaming firms.

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- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/games/2026/aug/06/trump-tariffs-refund-fuels-profit-spike-nintendo) — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 10:22:47 GMT