US opens refund portal to start paying back Trump’s illegal tariffs
Summary
The US CBP launched the CAPE portal to process IEEPA tariff refunds two months after a Supreme Court ruling deemed the tariffs illegal, with refunds slated for importers and brokers. Phase 1 covers limited, near-liquidation entries and is expected to take 60-90 days post-acceptance, though delays are anticipated due to the scale. The article also notes ongoing litigation, potential refund adjustments, and debates over who should receive refunds (including sureties).