Archive · 8 Sep 2025
US Treasury: Tariffs Refund Possible If Supreme Court Rules Against Trump
The US Treasury might have to give money back if the Supreme Court says President Trump's tariffs were wrong.
The Treasury Secretary says this would be bad for the government's money.
The court is looking at whether Trump had the right to make these tariffs.
A lower court already said he didn't.
The tariffs have been in place since August and include 50% tariffs on countries like Brazil and India.
If the Supreme Court agrees with the lower court, the government would have to give back some of the tariff money.
The US Treasury Secretary stated refunds would be required if the Supreme Court strikes down Trump's tariffs.
The case concerns 'reciprocal tariffs' imposed by Trump on trading partners.
A federal appeals court previously ruled Trump's tariffs exceeded presidential authority.
The Treasury Secretary expressed confidence in a government victory in the Supreme Court.
Tariffs on Brazil and India are as high as 50%.
- Who
- US Treasury, Supreme Court, Trump administration
- What
- Potential refunds on tariffs imposed by the Trump administration, depending on a Supreme Court ruling.
- When
- Ongoing, with a Supreme Court decision pending
- Where
- United States
- Why
- To determine the legality and financial implications of Trump's tariff policies.
- Key Figure
- US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent
- Issue
- Supreme Court review of Trump's tariff policy
- Potential Outcome
- Refunds on some tariffs
- Tariffs Affected
- Reciprocal tariffs
- Court Ruling
- Federal appeals court ruled against Trump's tariffs
- Tariffs on India/Brazil
- 50%
Sources
US Treasury Secy warns secondary tariffs on countries buying Russian oil to force Putin to Ukraine peace deal
Economic pressure could bring Russia to negotiating table, Bessent says
More tariffs on cards? Donald Trump's aide Scott Bessent calls for more sanctions on countries buying Russian oil
More Tariffs Incoming? Trump's Aide Says US And EU Must Partner To 'Collapse' Russian Economy
Trump threatens second stage of sanctions on Russia over conflict in Ukraine
Can sanctions break Russia’s resolve? US bets on economic pressure to push Putin to the negotiating table
SubscriberWrites: Tariffs, oil, and Trump’s selective politics
Russian economy will 'collapse' if Washington, EU impose more secondary sanctions on countries buying oil from Moscow: Bessent
Trump Says Ready to Impose 'Second Phase' of Sanctions Against Russia
Trump ready for ‘phase two’ of Russia sanctions over Ukraine conflict
US Warns Russia Economy May "Collapse" If More Sanctions Imposed
Zelenskyy calls on US for strong response after Russia’s largest-ever barrage
Government Keeping "Good Watch" On Exchange Rates: Nirmala Sitharaman
If Supreme Court rules against Trump’s tariff policy, America will refund about ‘half the tariffs’, says US treasury secretary
Scott Bessent presses for US-EU 'joint tariffs' on countries buying Russian oil
Trump indicates readiness for next phase of sanctions against Russia
EU weighs new sanctions on Russia to hit banks and oil trade
'Declarations of war against Russia': Ex Foreign Secretary on Bessent's tariff threat against Moscow
'Give less attention to him': Ex Foreign Secretary urges govt as Zelensky backs US tariffs
Zelenskyy backs Trump’s tariffs on countries trading with Russia
'Discussed India-US Ties': EAM Jaishankar Meets Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds Amid Tariff Row
