US Appeals Court Rejects Trump Administration's Request to Delay Tariff Refund Lawsuits

A US federal appeals court has denied the Trump administration's request to delay legal proceedings on refunding tariffs struck down by the Supreme Court last month. The court allowed lawsuits seeking refunds of over $130 billion collected under these tariffs to proceed in a lower court. While the administration sought a delay to consider options, opponents argued the delay was unwarranted. The ruling opens the path for importers to reclaim tariffs deemed illegal, raising questions about government funding for refunds.