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- A new federal portal launched to refund billions in illegal tariffs on its first day, with 56,497 importers and about $127 billion eligible.
- Customs and Border Protection (CBP) reported error messages and access problems as importers tried filing.
- U.S. President Donald Trump commented on the situation, increasing pressure.
- Future phases will address more complex entries.
- There is uncertainty whether companies will pursue refunds due to delays.
