Group 1 - A federal trade judge has ordered the Trump administration to begin refunding over $130 billion in tariffs following a Supreme Court ruling that struck down these levies [1][4][10] - The Court of International Trade has rejected the Trump administration's attempt to delay lawsuits for tariff refunds, allowing companies to potentially recover funds previously paid [2][13] - More than 2,000 lawsuits have been filed by companies, including major firms like Costco, FedEx, and Pandora Jewelry, seeking to recoup the tariffs [6] Group 2 - The Supreme Court ruling did not clarify whether the government must return the money, leaving the Court of International Trade to determine the mechanics of repayments [8] - Government lawyers indicated that companies could be compensated through refunds, including interest, if the tariffs were deemed unlawful [10] - A coalition of state attorneys general plans to file a new suit against the revised tariff regime, arguing it is an illegal maneuver following the Supreme Court ruling [11][12]
Federal trade judge orders Trump administration to start refunding $130B in tariffs
New York Post·2026-03-05 17:15