Last mentioned: Mar 5, 2026
Trade Court Ruling
Judge Richard Eaton rules that companies are legally entitled to tariff refunds.
Trade Court Refund Order
Judge Richard Eaton of the U.S. Court of International Trade rules that companies are entitled to full refunds.
Trade Court Ruling
Judge Richard Eaton rules companies are legally entitled to refunds.
Appeals Court Decision
Federal appeals court refuses to delay the implementation of the SCOTUS ruling.
Appeals Court Refusal
A federal appeals court declines to delay the implementation of the Supreme Court's decision.
Appeals Court Decision
Federal appeals court refuses to stay the Supreme Court's tariff invalidation.
SCOTUS Ruling
Supreme Court strikes down Trump tariffs in a 6-3 decision.
Supreme Court Ruling
The Supreme Court rules 6-3 that President Trump lacked authority under IEEPA to impose sweeping tariffs.
Supreme Court Ruling
High court rules 6-3 that Trump administration exceeded authority under IEEPA.
Collection Milestone
CBP reports $134 billion in total duties collected under IEEPA authority.
Collection Milestone
U.S. Customs reports $134 billion in IEEPA tariffs collected to date.
A federal judge has ruled that U.S. importers are legally entitled to refunds for billions in tariffs previously collected under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). The decision follows a Supreme Court ruling that invalidated the Trump administration's authority to impose these sweeping levies, potentially forcing the government to return up to $175 billion to impacted businesses.
Federal Judge Richard Eaton ruled that U.S. importers are entitled to refunds for tariffs invalidated by the Supreme Court last month. The ruling, stemming from a case by Atmus Filtration, could force the government to return up to $175 billion in duties collected under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA).
Judge Richard Eaton of the U.S. Court of International Trade has ruled that importers are legally entitled to refunds for tariffs invalidated by the Supreme Court in February. The decision follows a 6-3 high court ruling that President Trump exceeded his authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, potentially triggering a $175 billion liability for the federal government.