The Trump administration has begun issuing refunds totaling approximately $100 billion in tariffs following a significant Supreme Court decision invalidating much of the president’s tariff authority. According to customs officials, the refunds represent a substantial portion of the $166 billion initially collected from American importers before the court’s intervention.
In February, the Supreme Court ruled 6-3 against the administration’s use of emergency powers to implement tariffs on numerous trading partners. The justices determined that the president had exceeded his authority when invoking the 1977 International Emergency Economic Powers Act to impose duties on Canada, Mexico, China, and more than 90 other nations. Following this ruling, the U.S. Court of International Trade subsequently mandated that affected companies receive compensation.
According to a recent court filing, U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials confirmed that more than three-quarters of the $128.68 billion designated for refunds has been dispersed to eligible parties. The agency stated that the Treasury Department regularly updates its financial systems to process these certified refunds.
Despite the court setback, the Trump administration has continued implementing new tariff measures. In July, officials announced additional duties ranging from 10 to 12.5 percent on imports from various countries, citing concerns about forced labor practices. This latest action has prompted legal challenges from 25 U.S. states, which argue the new tariffs circumvent the Supreme Court’s earlier decision.
Originally reported by Aljazeera →
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