The U.S. is facing a refund mess after the Supreme Court ruled that President Donald Trump’s tariffs were illegal.
The government is likely on the hook to refund an estimated $175 billion for the tariffs. The Supreme Court didn’t offer guidance on if or how the refunds should be administered. It’s unclear how or when the refunds would happen — including where the funds would come from, since the government operates on a deficit.
Thousands of companies are already suing the government for a refund, including big names — like Dole, Costco, Prada, and Toyota — as well as smaller businesses.