economy
February 21, 2026
US businesses clamor for refunds after supreme court strikes down Trump’s tariffs
Refunds were not addressed by supreme court ruling, and they’ll likely play out in lower courts over extended period
TL;DR
- Major US business groups are calling for swift repayment of tariffs collected under President Trump's orders.
- The Supreme Court ruled that Trump exceeded his authority but did not order refunds.
- The issue of refunds will be handled by lower courts, potentially leading to lengthy legal battles.
- Small businesses have been particularly hard-hit by the tariffs, taking out loans and delaying expansion.
- There are concerns that new tariffs could be imposed through different legal channels, complicating refund efforts.
- Officials suggest refunds could take weeks, months, or even years to resolve.
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