Dropping Trump’s fees by court order.. Who gets the billions recovered?

American courts are witnessing a state of anticipation after the Supreme Court’s decision to cancel a wide range of Tariffs imposed by the administration of President Donald Trump, opening discussions about how companies can recover the amounts they paid.

Who is entitled to a refund?

The controversy currently centers on whether the Supreme Court’s decision automatically applies to all companies that paid the duties, or will it be limited only to the small companies that filed the original lawsuit.

Experts say Commercial Law The ruling should extend to all affected importers, Mark Ludwikowski, head of the international trade practice at Clark Hill Legal Services, told the agency. "Bloomberg"

Lawsuits and Administrative Complexity

Companies face different paths to recovering their money depending on the status of their imports. Recent shipments that have not yet been cleared by customs may be the easiest to handle, as their value can theoretically be adjusted to zero. As for shipments that have completed customs clearance, they represent a greater challenge.

Over the past months, companies have rushed to file more than 1,500 lawsuits before the United States Court of International Trade to preserve their right to recovery, especially as the 314-day deadline for finalizing duty payments approaches.

Coming Court Scenarios

Business circles are awaiting the The US Court of International Trade, which will determine the features of the recovery process. Expectations indicate the possibility of adopting one of two paths: either forming a steering committee that includes companies of different sizes to represent thousands of potential claimants, or directing orders to the Customs and Border Protection Agency to establish an electronic mechanism for refunds, especially after the agency recently moved to the digital refund system.

A legal battle that may be prolonged

Although the Supreme Court’s decision may pave the way for a faster resolution compared to other cases that have been pending since Trump’s first term, experts warn of the possibility of new disputes arising over refund procedures.

In his statement, President Trump expected that "The legal battle extends over the next five years".

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