Show me the money: Businesses line up for $166B in refunds from Trump's illegal tariffs

By: Ashley Murray

Outlets: DC Bureau (States Newsroom)

Published: April 20, 2026

Words: 681

Last Updated: 3 months, 1 week ago

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WASHINGTON — The U.S. Customs and Border Protection tariff refund system went live Monday, marking what small business advocates call a “complex” first step for entrepreneurs to recoup $166 billion in import taxes accrued under President Donald Trump's emergency tariffs, which the U.S. Supreme Court struck down in February.

Importers and brokers can now upload a detailed list of each tariff paid under Trump’s now illegal order to charge duties under the International Economic Emergency …

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