GM Expects $500M Tariff Refund Following Supreme Court Ruling

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General Motors (GM) expects a $500 million tariff refund following a U.S. Supreme Court ruling, as major automakers anticipate a combined $2.3 billion in total refunds. Automakers have begun logging this anticipated income on their books, becoming some of the first companies to quantify their specific refund amounts. This development follows GM's Q1 adjusted EPS of $3.70, which significantly exceeded market estimates. Consequently, the automaker updated its 2026 adjusted EBIT outlook to a range of $13.5 billion to $15.5 billion. GM also revised its 2026 tariff cost projections downward, noting that Section 232 levies remain a primary driver. To mitigate these expenses, the company continues to utilize aluminum hedging and staggered steel supply agreements to strengthen its balance sheet.