General · 21 April 2026

Businesses can now claim $166bn in Trump tariff refunds

Businesses can now apply for refunds on over $166bn of tariffs, though ordinary Americans may not directly benefit. The Trump administration launched a new digital claims system, 'Cape', on Monday after a Supreme Court ruling found the tariffs unlawful. Officials expect it to take 60 to 90 days for money to land in accounts, with some cases taking longer.

By BriefTea Editorial · 21 April 2026 at 5:59

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