The Department of Justice said the Court of International Trade lacks the authority to mandate refunds for all finally liquidated entries.

Trump administration appealed a court order expanding tariff refunds to all importers, threatening billions in repayments already underway.

The Justice Department said in a court filing it would appeal a federal judge’s order allowing all importers—not just those who sued the administration—to seek out refunds.

The processing of repayments has already begun, but the appeal could affect the operation, with US$166 billion in revenue at stake.

The Department of Justice said the Court of International Trade lacks the authority to mandate refunds for all finally liquidated entries.

The Trump administration is appealing a court order for refunds of global tariffs. These tariffs were previously invalidated by the Supreme Court. The refunds could amount to 166…

WASHINGTON, June 3 — The Trump administration yesterday formally appealed a judge’s order for refunds of the US president’s global tariffs after they were struck down by the...

The Trump administration has appealed a US trade court ruling mandating $166 billion in tariff refunds, arguing the judge exceeded his authority.

The administration has started to repay some of the money, but has signaled it may make it harder for certain businesses to claim the full amount they are owed.

US trade judge warns DOJ appeal could delay $166 billion in Trump tariff refunds after Supreme Court ruled IEEPA tariffs unconstitutional. CBP hearing set