U.S. launches online portal for $166 billion tariff refunds after Supreme Court ruling

The United States has opened an online refunds program for tariffs the Supreme Court ruled unconstitutional, with total refunds estimated at about $166 billion. The initiative covers more than 330,000 importers and uses a dedicated portal to file claims, signaling a broad administrative effort to unwind the prior tariffs policy.

Prominent retailers and other businesses, including major importers, are expected to receive refunds. Coverage notes that consumers who faced higher prices due to the tariffs are not eligible for refunds, emphasizing that the program’s benefits target businesses rather than end consumers.

Refunds are being processed through a portal operated by U.S. Customs and Border Protection, with initial payments anticipated within the next two to three months after the Supreme Court’s ruling, as authorities work through the claims from thousands of importers.