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Court Orders Refunds for $3.5 Billion in Illegal Tariffs

3/31/2026

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The Court of International Trade amended an order to provide refunds for entries affected by International Emergency Economic Powers Act tariffs.
The tariffs were imposed under International Emergency Economic Powers Act during U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration and deemed unlawful.
North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson is urging Congress to pass legislation for refunds, noting $3.5 billion was paid in illegal tariffs.
Several other state attorneys general support the push.

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The Court of International Trade amended an order to provide refunds for entries affected by International Emergency Economic Powers Act tariffs.
The tariffs were imposed under International Emergency Economic Powers Act during U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration and deemed unlawful.
North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson is urging Congress to pass legislation for refunds, noting $3.5 billion was paid in illegal tariffs.
Several other state attorneys general support the push.