Trump administration has paid $20bn in tariff refunds, with at least $65bn more to come
The Trump administration has refunded $20 billion in tariffs following a Supreme Court ruling that deemed his tariffs unconstitutional. An additional $65 billion in refunds is expected for American businesses affected by these tariffs. The ruling has been welcomed by many companies, although Trump has attempted to introduce new tariffs despite the court's decision.
- ▪The Supreme Court ruled that Donald Trump overstepped his authority with his tariffs.
- ▪US importers are expected to receive a total of $85 billion in tariff refunds.
- ▪American households faced an average tax increase of $1,000 due to the tariffs in 2025.
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American businesses largely welcomed the supreme court’s ruling that Donald Trump had overstepped his authority in enacting his sweeping tariffs, including a baseline 10% on all imports. Photograph: Bloomberg/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenAmerican businesses largely welcomed the supreme court’s ruling that Donald Trump had overstepped his authority in enacting his sweeping tariffs, including a baseline 10% on all imports. Photograph: Bloomberg/Getty ImagesTrump tariffsTrump administration has paid $20bn in tariff refunds, with at least $65bn more to comeRefunds came after the supreme court ruled Trump overstepped his authority in enacting sweeping tariffsGaya GuptaWed 27 May 2026 14.46 EDTLast modified on Wed 27 May 2026 14.47 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleUS importers are…
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