Clinton-Appointed Judge Signals Start of $130B Tariff Refunds After Supreme Court Ruling

A Clinton‑appointed federal judge ordered the U.S. government to begin refunding roughly $130 billion paid under President Trump’s tariffs after the Supreme Court voided the duties as unauthorized under IEEPA. The order directs Customs and Border Protection to calculate refunds as if the tariffs never applied and confirms Eaton’s sole jurisdiction over the process, signaling a lengthy refunds process despite the administration considering an appeal. The case was brought by Atmus Filtration, Inc. and affects more than 1,000 importers.