Gretchen Whitmer: Michigan to help businesses seek refunds on Trump tariffs

One year after ‘Liberation Day,’ Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says her administration will ‘help get refunds back to Michigan businesses’ that paid tariffs struck down by the US Supreme Court.

By: Jordyn Hermani

Outlets: Bridge Michigan

Published: April 2, 2026

Words: 812

Last Updated: 3 months, 3 weeks ago

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Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has ordered state officials to help businesses and employers receive refunds for federal tariffs paid in the last year
The declaration came as part of an executive order, signed Thursday, which also requires reports from state agencies on tariff impacts
President Donald Trump used emergency powers to enact the tariffs in 2025. The US Supreme Court has since ruled the move illegal.

LANSING — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Thursday directed …

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