Skip to Main ContentTariff Refund Process Is ‘Likely To Be A Mess,’ Kavanaugh SaysQuestions remain on potential refunds of the more than $200 billion in tariffs collected since the start of last year, and Justice Brett Kavanaugh acknowledged in his dissenting opinion Friday that refunding the money could result in a "mess."“The United States may be required to refund billions of dollars to importers who paid the IEEPA tariffs, even though some importers may have already passed on costs to consumers or others,” he wrote. “As was acknowledged at oral argument, the refund process is likely to be a ‘mess.’”Thousands of companies globally have filed lawsuits that challenge Trump’s tariffs and seek refunds. More than 1,800 tariff‑related suits have been filed with the U.S. Court of International Trade, according to Reuters.See All UpdatesClose