Trump tariff refund system launching in first step towards paying back billions – US politics live
Summary
The US government is starting a refund system for businesses that paid tariffs later ruled unconstitutional by the Supreme Court. Importers can apply for refunds through an online system, and the process may eventually benefit consumers as well.Key Facts
- The Trump administration imposed tariffs that the Supreme Court later ruled exceeded constitutional authority.
- About $166 billion in tariffs were collected from over 330,000 importers on more than 53 million shipments.
- The refund system opens at 8 a.m. ET, allowing importers and brokers to claim money back through an online portal run by US Customs and Border Protection (CBP).
- If CBP approves a refund claim, businesses can expect to receive refunds within 60 to 90 days.
- Over 3,000 businesses, including FedEx and Costco, have sued to get tariff refunds.
- Some companies plan to pass refunds to consumers in lower prices for products.
- Business groups emphasize that quick refunds will help small businesses recover, support economic growth, and benefit workers and customers.
- President Donald Trump is in Washington for meetings and signing executive orders, but details have not been publicly released.
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