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US tariff ruling sparks $130 bn refund race across global trade

06 Mar '26
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US tariff ruling sparks $130 bn refund race across global trade
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  • A landmark US Supreme Court ruling has invalidated emergency tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, triggering a battle that could return over $*** billion to importers.
  • Manufacturing sectors bear most exposure, but textiles and apparel may recover $*-* billion, potentially reshaping sourcing costs for global fashion brands and altering future US trade policy.

The United States is facing one of the largest tariff refund disputes in modern trade history after courts struck down tariffs imposed under emergency powers.

The ruling invalidated tariffs introduced in **** under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), a statute historically used for economic sanctions rather than trade policy. The court concluded that the law does not authorise the US President to impose tariffs without congressional approval.

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