The US government has opened an online portal for importers to request refunds of $166 billion in tariffs illegally imposed by the Trump administration, following a Supreme Court ruling. While importers and customs brokers can file claims through the CAPE portal, consumers who paid higher prices won't receive direct refunds. The administration is reportedly exploring legal avenues to reduce the total refund amount despite the court mandate.
Background
The Trump administration imposed tariffs using the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, which the Supreme Court recently ruled was an illegal application of that authority. These tariffs affected over 330,000 importers and totaled $166 billion in collected duties.
- Source
- Ars Technica
- Published
- Apr 21, 2026 at 02:53 AM
- Score
- 6.0 / 10