Companies are entitled to refunds for Trump tariffs struck down by Supreme Court, judge rules

March 5, 2026

TL;DR

Companies that paid tariffs invalidated by the Supreme Court are legally entitled to refunds.
A federal judge ruled that U.S. importers are entitled to benefit from the Supreme Court's decision.
The Supreme Court had previously ruled that President Trump lacked the authority to impose certain tariffs.
The U.S. government could owe an estimated $175 billion to businesses in tariff refunds.
The U.S. Customs agency faces the challenge of developing a system for mass refunds.
Several major corporations and a coalition of small businesses have sought or supported tariff refunds.

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