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How consumers can get a refund for Trump tariffs struck down by Supreme Court

August 14, 2026 / 2:47 PM EDT / CBS News

How consumers can get a refund for Trump tariffs struck down by Supreme Court

TL;DR

  • The U.S. government has refunded over $100 billion in International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) tariffs to businesses.
  • Only the importer of record can receive direct refunds from U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP).
  • Shipping carriers UPS, FedEx, and DHL are committed to refunding consumers as they receive money back from the government.
  • Consumers can check dedicated refund portals on UPS and FedEx websites using tracking information.
  • Some retailers, like Amazon, will only issue refunds in specific, traceable situations.
  • Consumers have filed class-action lawsuits against retailers for allegedly profiting from tariff refunds.
  • Senator Elizabeth Warren is investigating retailers to ensure tariff refunds are returned to consumers.