United States Court of International Trade

The United States Court of International Trade (CIT) is a federal court that hears cases involving international trade and customs laws. It possesses nationwide jurisdiction over civil actions arising out of import transactions and federal statutes affecting international trade. The CIT is currently newsworthy due to ongoing litigation regarding tariff refunds stemming from tariffs imposed during the Trump administration that were later struck down by the Supreme Court. Recently, the CIT ordered Customs and Border Protection to begin processing refunds for businesses affected by these tariffs. The US government is seeking to delay court proceedings related to these refunds, facing over 2,000 lawsuits on the matter. This highlights the CIT's significance in resolving complex trade disputes and its role in overseeing the implementation of trade policies and ensuring compliance with international trade laws.