Chicago Sun-Times - All | Illinois businesses have mixed results with tariff refund process by Amy Yee

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Illinois companies are navigating a newly launched U.S. Customs online portal to claim refunds after a Supreme Court decision invalidated certain Trump‑era tariffs. While large firms such as Learning Resources and Plastic Film Corp report smooth filing and acceptance of multi‑million‑dollar claims, smaller importers like The Winding Road and Baby Paper describe confusing instructions and reliance on costly brokers. The portal, limited to Phase 1 cases where tariffs were estimated but not finalized, has attracted over 56,000 registered importers seeking refunds on roughly $127 billion of duties. As businesses await reimbursements, many still contend with the financial strain caused by the original 60 percent tariffs, which forced them to borrow and incur ongoing interest costs.

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Illinois businesses have mixed results with tariff refund process

The federal government launched an online portal Monday for importers to claim refunds, months after the Supreme Court struck down certain tariffs imposed by the Trump administration.

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