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Trump's Tariff Refund Battles Intensify After Supreme Court Ruling

2/25/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump faces challenges from the Department of Justice (DOJ) over tariff refunds after a Supreme Court ruling declared his economic emergency powers illegal.
The ruling did not decide whether companies owe refunds for more than $170 billion in duties.
Over 1,500 refund lawsuits are pending, with Legal expert Erik Smithweiss noting the government's grounds are uncertain.

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U.S. President Donald Trump faces challenges from the Department of Justice (DOJ) over tariff refunds after a Supreme Court ruling declared his economic emergency powers illegal.
The ruling did not decide whether companies owe refunds for more than $170 billion in duties.
Over 1,500 refund lawsuits are pending, with Legal expert Erik Smithweiss noting the government's grounds are uncertain.