BBC News | Trump tariff refunds begin but consumers likely to miss out

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The Trump administration has begun repaying billions of dollars in tariffs that the U.S. Supreme Court invalidated in February, launching an online portal (CAPE) that lets importers—about 330,000 eligible businesses—apply for refunds of duties and interest, with more than 56,000 already submitting claims worth roughly $127 billion. While the refunds will be paid to importers as lump‑sum payments within 60‑90 days, individual consumers who faced higher prices are not expected to receive direct compensation; instead, they must rely on companies voluntarily passing on the recovered funds, a practice some retailers have pledged to do, and on class‑action lawsuits that seek to force businesses to lower prices or reimburse shoppers. Officials have warned that consumers are unlikely to see the benefits directly, urging firms to use any “windfall” for worker bonuses or price reductions rather than expecting a direct payout to the public.

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Trump tariff refunds begin but consumers likely to miss out

Businesses can apply online through a portal for refunds expected to total $160bn.

This is a first. Shipped last night. By #FedEx

Due Tuesday, FFS

Just arrived!

I’m shocked!!!

et des bases aériennes aux #États-Unis à destination #d’Israël, la majorité (79 %) étant acheminée vers la base aérienne militaire de #Nevatim. » Toutes ces cargaisons auraient transité par le hub #Parisien de la société #Américaine de fret aérien #FedEx, le plus important hors des #Etats-Unis.

Rajo Laurel ships his gowns to Pinoys all over the world -- and the logistics behind it are more fascinating than you'd expect. 👗✈️ Here's how one of PH's biggest designers gets his creations across borders without losing a stitch 👇

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This is how Rajo Laurel gets a hand-sewn Filipino gown from Manila to a wedding in New York

MANILA, Philippines (Apr 2026) — Rajo Laurel has dressed heads of state, sent gowns to Pinoys across five continents, and built one of the most recognizable labels in Philippine fashion. But none o…

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Well done, #FedEx, peak efficiency.

Anyone else frequently have FedEx show a delivery date and then change it mid way? I get that things happen, but this is quite common for me. I’d think a logistics company as big as them could do better with estimates. I don’t care when, just set my expectations from onset. Maybe surprise me with good news every now and then.

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