Tariff Refunds of $20.6B Issued Amid Trump's Appeal Plans

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that President Donald Trump lacked authority to impose certain tariffs, leading to $20.6 billion in refunds issued by Customs and Border Protection (CBP) as of May 22. Over 330,000 importers may be eligible for refunds, with $85 billion in applications accepted. However, the Trump administration intends to appeal the federal judge's order that allows all importers who paid the invalidated tariffs to seek refunds. The appeal could potentially disrupt the refund process, which had been operating smoothly since its inception on May 12.