Trump tariff refund checks begin disbursing this week but most consumers are left out

Supreme Court voided emergency tariffs and refunds start Tuesday

Tariff refund disbursements are set to begin as early as May 12 after the U.S. Supreme Court voided Trump-era tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. The court’s decision effectively makes the federal government liable for more than $166 billion, turning prior collections into reimbursable payments. CBP says 126,237 claims have been submitted via its CAPE portal, with $35.46 billion already finalized. Eligibility is limited to importers of record and customs brokers, leaving consumers excluded despite bearing higher prices.