全球媒体聚焦 | 美媒:政策混乱叠加退款无期 美国关税乱局难平
Yang Shi Xin Wen·2026-02-24 12:59

Core Viewpoint - The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the President does not have the authority to impose tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), leading to significant discussions regarding the fate of billions in tariffs already collected and how to compensate affected businesses and consumers [1]. Group 1 - The IEEPA does not mention the term "tariff," indicating that imposing tariffs under this law lacks legal grounding [1]. - The technical process of refunding illegally collected tariffs is straightforward, but the likelihood of the government proactively issuing refunds is low, as indicated by recent statements from the White House and the Treasury [1][2]. - Approximately $175 billion in tariffs and interest could potentially be refunded to businesses if the government acknowledges its defeat in court [1]. Group 2 - Thousands of companies have already filed lawsuits with the U.S. International Trade Court, and more are expected to join, highlighting the ongoing legal disputes over tariff refunds [2]. - Many small and medium-sized enterprises among the 600,000 importers in the U.S. lack the legal resources to pursue their claims effectively [2]. - The costs of tariffs have already been passed down through the supply chain to consumers, making it nearly impossible for them to recover the costs incurred from "illegal tariffs" [2].

全球媒体聚焦 | 美媒:政策混乱叠加退款无期 美国关税乱局难平 - Reportify