Asos demands £7m from US as firms rush to claim tariff refunds
Summary
Online fashion retailer Asos is asking the US government to refund £7 million in tariffs it paid in the first half of its financial year. This follows a US Supreme Court decision that ruled some tariffs imposed by President Trump were illegal, allowing many companies to seek refunds through a newly opened online system.Key Facts
- Asos is requesting £7 million back from US tariffs paid earlier this year.
- The US Supreme Court ruled in February that certain tariffs imposed by President Trump were beyond his authority.
- This ruling has led to a large refund program, potentially returning over $160 billion to about 330,000 importers.
- The refund claims process started recently via an online portal, with thousands of companies applying.
- Some users report the system works well, while others have encountered high traffic and errors.
- US Customs expects to pay successful refund claims within 60 to 90 days, including any interest.
- Asos reported a smaller loss this financial period compared to last year and continues efforts to improve its business.
- The tariffs were connected to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, which was the legal basis for the disputed charges.
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