Key facts
- An appeals court halted an order for CBP Commissioner Rodney Scott to testify on tariff refunds.
- The Trump administration is fighting the court order.
- The administration argues the judge overstepped by compelling testimony.
A federal appeals court has agreed to halt an order that would have required the head of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to testify in a New York City courtroom regarding tariff refunds. The Trump administration is actively opposing this order, contending that the judge exceeded their authority by compelling CBP Commissioner Rodney Scott to appear. This development is part of an ongoing effort by the administration to manage or potentially limit the scope of tariff refunds.