• A federal appeals court has rejected the Trump administration's request to delay tariff refund proceedings.
• The Supreme Court invalidated many of Trump's tariffs, impacting over $130 billion collected from importers.
• The U.S. Court of International Trade will now handle the process for refunding tariffs paid by businesses.

A federal appeals court has denied the Trump administration's request to delay the legal proceedings surrounding tariff refunds, enabling the processing to commence in the U.S. Court of International Trade. The decision follows a recent Supreme Court ruling that invalidated significant portions of Trump's tariffs, effectively demolishing a key aspect of his economic policy, according to CBS News and Reuters.

The Supreme Court struck down Trump’s tariffs on February 20, which had yielded over $130 billion for the U.S. government by late 2025, indicating a significant financial impact on businesses that paid these tariffs. Although approximately 300,000 importers were affected, the Court did not outline clear procedures for how refunds would be managed, leaving uncertainty about the potential for extended legal challenges, according to South China Morning Post and Reuters.

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit ruled that a delay requested by the Trump administration for added time to consider options was “plainly unreasonable,” pushing the matter back to the trade court for immediate action. Lawyers representing small businesses emphasized that the refund process should begin without further delay, highlighting a commitment from past officials to refund duties if ruled unlawful, according to South China Morning Post and CBS News.