Susan Thomas

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.