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Judge Orders $175 Billion Tariff Refunds for U.S. Companies

3/5/2026

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Judge Rules Refunds

A federal judge ruled that U.S. companies are entitled to refunds for tariffs imposed under U.S. President Donald Trump's IEEPA, deemed unconstitutional by the Supreme Court.
Judge Richard Eaton of the U.S. Court of International Trade will oversee the refund process.
The refund could total up to $175 billion.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection must develop a method, which may be challenged by the volume of claims.

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Supreme Court Upholds Asylum Standards

The Supreme Court ruled unanimously that federal appeals courts must defer to immigration judges when reviewing asylum claims.
Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson said courts should apply a "substantial-evidence standard" to evaluate these cases, limiting their role.
The decision stems from Urias-Orellana v. Bondi and affects how asylum seekers challenge deportation orders.
Urias-Orellana's asylum application was denied.
The ruling reinforces the executive branch's authority in immigration matters and aligns with the Trump administration's deportation agenda.

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Historical Context

The Supreme Court's 2023 ruling on immigration and tariffs recalls the 1930 Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act, which raised tariffs and contributed to economic instability. Judge Richard Eaton's decision allows U.S. companies to claim refunds for unconstitutional tariffs totaling up to $175 billion, reflecting ongoing tensions in U.S. trade policy and immigration, particularly under the Trump administration's strict deportation measures.

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Judge Rules Refunds

A federal judge ruled that U.S. companies are entitled to refunds for tariffs imposed under U.S. President Donald Trump's IEEPA, deemed unconstitutional by the Supreme Court.
Judge Richard Eaton of the U.S. Court of International Trade will oversee the refund process.
The refund could total up to $175 billion.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection must develop a method, which may be challenged by the volume of claims.

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