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Panic Refunds Tariff Surcharges to Playdate Customers
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Panic Refunds Tariff Surcharges to Playdate Customers

Playdate manufacturer Panic is returning tariff surcharges to customers following a Supreme Court ruling that President Trump's tariffs were improperly implemented.

theindiegames Editorial Team Aug 28, 2026 1 min read Updated Aug 27, 2026

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Playdate manufacturer Panic is returning tariff surcharges to customers following a Supreme Court ruling that President Trump's tariffs were improperly implemented.

In response to legal actions, Panic, the company behind Playdate, has refunded additional charges imposed on consumers as a result of U.S. government tariffs. These refunds come after the Supreme Court determined that the tariffs violated emergency powers laws.