The Trump administration seeks a four-month delay in legal proceedings for tariff refunds after the Supreme Court struck down his global duties.
WASHINGTON: The Trump administration is seeking to delay legal proceedings linked to tariff refunds for importers. A court filing showed the request a week after the Supreme Court struck down his global duties.
The administration argued for a delay of up to four months before litigation on refunds resumes at the US Court of International Trade. It requested the court allow “90 days to allow the political branches an opportunity to consider options.”
The Supreme Court’s ruling last week marked a major rebuke of the president’s signature economic policy. It opened the door to a complex refund process as importers sue to reclaim their money.
The high court ruled Trump exceeded his authority in imposing sweeping duties on various countries. This ruling did not affect his sector-specific tariffs on goods like steel and autos.
In response, Trump has already used a different law to impose a new 10% tariff on imports. He lashed out at the top court’s decision on his Truth Social platform earlier.
“Is a Rehearing or Readjudication of this case possible???” he wrote. Trump claimed the ruling allows countries and companies to continue “ripping off” the United States.
The US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit had ruled many tariffs illegal last August. It returned the question of refunds to the Court of International Trade but held off issuing its mandate as Trump appealed.
The government’s filing cited procedure, noting the Supreme Court sends down its judgment 32 days after entry. Experts anticipate a legally fraught refund process will now unfold.