US government seeks delay on tariff refund court hearing, faces above 2,000 lawsuits

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by BloombergFebruary 28, 2026 at 05:27 AM

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The US government is seeking a four-month delay in court proceedings regarding the refunding of billions of dollars in tariffs, previously struck down by the Supreme Court. The Justice Department, in a recent filing, cited the complexity of the refund process as justification for the delay, acknowledging it will take time. While the government acknowledged a refund process, it stopped short of fully committing to refunding all importers the full amount of tariffs paid. The Supreme Court's decision did not address refunds, leaving the matter to be resolved by the US Court of International Trade, where the government faces over 2,000 lawsuits. The delay is pending the formal closure of proceedings by the Supreme Court and the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.

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