Key facts
- The Trump administration has refunded approximately $100 billion in tariffs ruled illegal by the Supreme Court.
- This refund represents over half of the $166 billion collected.
- Nearly $29 billion in potential refunds is still under review.
- The Supreme Court ruled that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act does not authorize the president to unilaterally impose tariffs.
- New tariffs ranging from 10% to 12.5% have been imposed on over 80 countries under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974.
The Trump administration has refunded approximately $100 billion in tariffs that were ruled illegal by the U.S. Supreme Court, representing more than half of the $166 billion collected. The Supreme Court's February ruling stated that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act does not grant the president unilateral authority to impose tariffs. Despite this, the administration has since imposed new tariffs ranging from 10% to 12.5% on over 80 countries under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974. Critics, including Democratic Congressman Greg Casar, argue that these refunds should go to consumers, not corporate importers. Nearly $29 billion in potential refunds are still under review, and an additional $1.6 billion remains unpaid due to missing banking details.