Trump Tariff Refunds Uncertain After Supreme Court Ruling, Billions at Stake

• Billions in Trump-era tariff refunds remain uncertain after the Supreme Court struck down a key program portion.
• The ruling did not specify refund procedures, leaving businesses and consumers without a clear roadmap for recovery.
• Justice Brett Kavanaugh's dissent highlighted major uncertainties, predicting a "mess" for refund processes.
• Hundreds of firms, including Costco, have filed lawsuits seeking reimbursement for tariffs totaling over $130 billion.
• Economists note no established mechanism for refunds; consumers and businesses bore nearly 90% of the economic burden.