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The Weekly Closeout: NRF chief defends tariffs, Big Lots accelerates store openings

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Matt Shay, CEO of the trade group, called duties “an extraordinarily important tool” for President Trump. Meanwhile, the discount retailer is opening 132 stores this month alone.

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