The US Supreme Court ruled that Donald Trump lacked the constitutional authority to impose specific import tariffs, forcing the government to begin a massive $166 billion refund operation.Customs and Border Protection has already processed $20.6 billion for importers, though the Trump administration is now appealing a judge's order that extends eligibility to all companies.Judge Richard K. Eaton demanded that Rodney Scott testify regarding the timeline for the 330,000 eligible importers after the Department of Justice attempted to limit the scope of these repayments.While retailers like
Walmart plan to pass savings to consumers, smaller businesses rely on the returned capital to offset debts and sustain operations amid significant administrative delays.