Richard Eaton

A U.S. trade judge urged the Trump administration to expedite over $10 billion in illegal tariff refunds, citing inequities in processing delays. An appeals court in Alabama raised concerns about using nitrogen gas for executions, reversing a prior ruling that deemed it constitutional.

The US Court of International Trade is urging the Trump administration to expedite refunds of billions in tariffs to importers after the US Supreme Court invalidated global tariffs in February. Judge Richard Eaton highlighted that delays are creating inequity between large and small importers.

A federal judge is evaluating whether to order the U.S. government to expedite and expand its tariff refund system after the Supreme Court ruled President Donald Trump's higher duties on global goods were illegal. The Justice Department disputes a court order requiring refunds for all companies, not just those involved in lawsuits, while the Customs and Border Protection agency has launched a phased online system to process claims.

A U.S. Customs and Border Protection official is set to testify about the government's refund process for $166 billion in tariffs deemed illegal by the Supreme Court. A court judge ordered expanded refunds, but the Justice Department argues only companies involved in lawsuits challenging the tariffs are eligible. The refund process has distributed $20.6 billion so far, with disputes ongoing over eligibility and speed.

A U.S. Customs official is set to testify about the government's plans for refunding billions in tariffs illegally imposed by President Donald Trump. The dispute centers on whether all businesses that paid the tariffs or only those involved in lawsuits can claim refunds, with the Justice Department arguing for the latter. The refund process, which has distributed $20.6 billion so far, remains contentious as courts debate the eligibility criteria.

The U.S. government anticipates issuing the first refunds of President Trump’s invalidated tariffs around May 11, as revealed by court documents. Judge Richard Eaton of the U.S. Court of International Trade confirmed the timeline after a closed hearing, with Customs and Border Protection (CBP) processing $166 billion in refunds.