Refunds were not addressed by supreme court ruling, and they’ll likely play out in lower courts over extended period

Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh, in his dissent, warned that "the refund process" for tariffs "is likely to be a 'mess,' " citing oral arguments

The Supreme Court ruling that President Trump's tariffs are illegal will lead companies to seek billions in refunds, but the decision was silent on the issue.

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) said consumers, not big corporations, should get refunds.

Costco and other firms that filed early lawsuits may have an edge when it comes to collecting any refunds.

At least 1,000 companies have already sued the administration of United States President Donald Trump.

The court did not say how the government should refund the illegal tariffs, worth an estimated $175 billion.

Efforts to claw back the estimated $133 billion to $175 billion of previously collected tariffs now deemed illegal are bound to be complicated.

Refunds were not addressed by supreme court ruling, and they’ll likely play out in lower courts over extended period

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent expressed doubt that households would receive any money raised by tariffs: “I got a feeling the American people won’t see it.”