Here's who would get refunds if Trump's tariffs get thrown out
The majority of the sweeping tariffs President Donald Trump imposed during his second term face one final litmus test that will determine whether he can continue to levy them – and also whether businesses are eligible for massive refunds.
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2 developments- Sep 3, 2025If Trump loses his tariff lawsuit, America may have to refund businesses more than $200 billion
- Sep 4, 2025Here's who would get refunds if Trump's tariffs get thrown out
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1 viewpointIf Trump’s biggest tariffs get thrown out, companies could get a refund – but not consumers
If Trump loses his tariff lawsuit, America may have to refund businesses more than $200 billion
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2 viewpointsIf Trump’s biggest tariffs get thrown out, companies could get a refund – but not consumers
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1 viewpointLose-lose: Even if the Supreme Court strikes down Trump's tariffs, consumers likely wouldn't see a dime from refunds
A Trump loss in his tariff court case could mean a $150 billion refund for American businesses. Here’s how they could get their money back