US Tariff Court Ruling Could Trigger Over €110bn in Refunds; Trump Reverses Big Law Fight
A US federal appeals court rejected the Trump administration's attempt to postpone proceedings on tariff refunds, requiring the Court of International Trade to establish a framework for what could become the largest tariff refund operation in US history, potentially exceeding €110 billion. Separately, the Trump administration abruptly reversed its decision to drop legal battles against top law firms including Perkins Coie and WilmerHale, instructing the DOJ to resume court fights.
Key Facts
- 1The US federal appeals court rejected Trump's attempt to delay tariff refund proceedings
- 2The refunds could total over €110 billion, potentially the largest tariff refund operation in US history
- 3The Court of International Trade must now establish a framework for the refunds
- 4The Justice Department moved to withdraw its motion to dismiss appeals against Perkins Coie, WilmerHale, Susman Godfrey, and Jenner & Block
- 5The reversal came after the administration initially signaled it would drop the fights against the Big Law firms
- 6The abrupt reversal raised questions about internal consistency and coordination within the Trump legal team
Coverage
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Sources (4)
Trump, in abrupt reversal, to continue fight against Big Law firms
South China Morning Post · 1d ago
Trump Administration, in Reversal, Tries to Continue Fight Against Law Firms
The New York Times · 1d ago
US could owe over €110bn in tariff refunds after court rejects Trump delay
EuroNews · 1d ago
After abandoning law firm executive orders, Trump administration reverses course and pursues fight
AP News · 2d ago