Federal Circuit Pauses Ruling Voiding Trump's 10% Tariffs as Refunds Could Top $166 Billion
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Updated · SCOTUSblog · May 13
Federal Circuit Pauses Ruling Voiding Trump's 10% Tariffs as Refunds Could Top $166 Billion
9 articles · Updated · SCOTUSblog · May 13
An administrative stay from the Federal Circuit temporarily blocks a trade court ruling that had declared President Donald Trump's global 10% tariffs illegal, preserving the duties while judges weigh a longer stay pending appeal.
The Trump administration said immediate refunds could undermine its case because, if the tariffs were later upheld, it would be unable to recover the money from importers.
$35.5 billion in refunds is already being processed through a new government portal for successful tariff claims, with some payments having started last week; total refunds could eventually reach $166 billion.
The disputed tariffs were imposed in February, shortly after the Supreme Court struck down many of Trump's broader global tariffs, setting up a fight that could still reach the high court again.
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