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Judge Seeks Settlement Over $166B Illegal Tariffs, $22B Refunded

6/9/2026

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Judge Richard Eaton called Tuesday’s hearing a settlement negotiation to resolve the $166 billion in illegal tariffs.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection, after the Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump’s tariffs, sent $22 billion to Treasury and processed Phase 1 refunds from nearly $90 billion in claims.
The Department of Justice appealed Eaton’s refund order, saying the Court of International Trade exceeded its authority, while importers seek class certification amid partial refunds.

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Judge Richard Eaton called Tuesday’s hearing a settlement negotiation to resolve the $166 billion in illegal tariffs.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection, after the Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump’s tariffs, sent $22 billion to Treasury and processed Phase 1 refunds from nearly $90 billion in claims.
The Department of Justice appealed Eaton’s refund order, saying the Court of International Trade exceeded its authority, while importers seek class certification amid partial refunds.