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Trump's Tariff Refund System Nears Completion Amid Controversy

3/13/2026

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The U.S. President Donald Trump administration's tariff refund system is over 40% developed, per a customs official.
Businesses seek refunds for $166 billion in levies struck down by the Supreme Court.
Customs and Border Protection will run performance testing in coming weeks.
Judge Richard Eaton oversees the process.
Some Democrats urge direct payments to Americans as President Trump imposes a new 10% tariff on nearly all imports.

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Story summary

The U.S. President Donald Trump administration's tariff refund system is over 40% developed, per a customs official.
Businesses seek refunds for $166 billion in levies struck down by the Supreme Court.
Customs and Border Protection will run performance testing in coming weeks.
Judge Richard Eaton oversees the process.
Some Democrats urge direct payments to Americans as President Trump imposes a new 10% tariff on nearly all imports.