- Trump administration considers options for retaining tariff revenue
- The Trump administration is exploring options to retain billions in tariff revenue, after the Supreme Court ruled the tariffs were illegally collected.
- Over $133 billion in tariff revenue is at stake, with potential strategies including restructuring duties or offering partial refunds.
- The administration faces a complex legal and political landscape, with courts, Democrats, and businesses likely to challenge any attempts to delay or reduce repayments.
- The process of resolving the tariff issue could take years, with the Customs and Justice departments influencing the pace of repayments.
- Businesses are pushing for refunds, and legal battles are expected.
Trump administration considers options for retaining tariff revenue The Donald Trump administration is considering strategies to retain billions of dollars in tariff revenue, which the Supreme Court ruled was collected illegally. Potential approaches include restructuring duties under new legal authority or offering refunds to companies contingent on forfeiting a portion of the funds. Officials are navigating a complex legal and political landscape. Courts are expected to closely examine efforts to delay or reduce repayments, while Democrats and businesses are requesting refunds. The process could span years, with Customs and Justice departments influencing the pace of repayments. Tariffs have been a key component of Trump’s economic strategy, supporting tax cuts and potential direct payments. With over $133 billion at stake, the administration is balancing federal finances against the risk of opposition from companies and courts.
Feb 26, 2026, 3:45:04 PM UTC(6 hours ago)
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TRUMP WEIGHS KEEPING BILLIONS IN ILLEGAL TARIFFS
Donald Trump’s administration is exploring ways to retain billions in tariff revenue the Supreme Court ruled were illegally collected. Ideas include redesigning duties under new legal authority or letting companies get refunds only if they forfeit part of the money.
Officials face a legal and political minefield: courts are likely to scrutinize attempts to delay or reduce repayments, while Democrats and businesses demand refunds. The process could take years, with Customs and Justice shaping the pace of repayments.
Tariffs have been central to Trump’s economic plan, funding tax cuts and potential direct payments. With over $133B at stake, the administration is balancing federal finances against the risk of backlash from companies and courts.
