Donald Trump plans to appeal a court order that allows companies to seek refunds for tariffs that were recently struck down by the US Supreme Court. The ruling said Trump did not have the authority to impose higher import taxes on goods from many countries.
Since the decision, businesses across the United States have started receiving refunds through US Customs and Border Protection. Officials said refund claims have already reached tens of billions of dollars, with some payments already sent to companies that applied early.
The Trump administration argues that refunds should apply only to businesses that filed lawsuits, not to all importers. Government lawyers also warned that processing refunds for every company could take time and may require major system updates. Critics say the appeal could delay payments for months.
Some companies say the refunds will help lower prices or stabilize their businesses after dealing with higher import costs. Retailers and shipping firms have also promised to pass refunds back to customers where possible. Still, uncertainty remains as the legal fight continues.
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