Trump’s tariffs were ruled illegal. Where’s the refund of $166 billion — plus interest?
After the Supreme Court voided Trump-era tariffs, small businesses are still waiting on refunds, with $166 billion in duties and rising interest at stake.
Ashley Murray
Articles by Ashley Murray
Gas prices spike across US amid Iran war
Gas prices surged to $3.48/gallon nationally after U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran pushed oil past $100/barrel and effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz. Analysts warn prices could rise another 20–50 cents this week.
After positive January, latest job report shows losses again
The U.S. economy lost 92,000 jobs in February, raising unemployment to 4.4%. The report highlights declines in federal, information, and health care employment.
US Senate rejects limits on Trump war powers, as Hegseth vows ‘death and destruction’ for Iran
The U.S. Senate rejected a War Powers Resolution aimed at limiting President Trump’s military campaign with Israel in Iran, leaving the conflict without formal congressional authorization.
Republicans stand by Trump’s war against Iran, reject war powers role for Congress
Republican lawmakers say they won’t restrict President Trump’s military operations in Iran as Democrats push for a War Powers vote requiring congressional approval.
Death toll for US service members in Iran war at 4 as Trump projects weeks of conflict
President Trump says the U.S. war with Iran will continue without a set timeline as troop deployments increase, casualties rise and Congress prepares war powers votes.
US Supreme Court rules against Trump’s tariffs in 6-3 opinion, dealing blow to trade agenda
In a 6-3 ruling, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down President Trump’s emergency tariffs, saying Congress — not the executive branch — holds the power to tax imports.
Small business owners squeezed by Trump tariffs await Supreme Court decision
Small business owners say Trump’s emergency tariffs are raising costs and cutting jobs as the U.S. Supreme Court considers whether the trade policy is legal.
US House in bipartisan vote defies Trump, agrees to end his tariffs on Canada
Seven House Republicans joined Democrats to pass a resolution ending President Trump’s national emergency declaration that imposed tariffs on Canada, as courts review his authority.
In rebuke of Trump, US House opens the door to votes against tariffs
A group of House Republicans joined Democrats to block a rule that would have prevented votes challenging President Trump’s emergency tariffs, now under Supreme Court review.
US Senate Republicans block attempt to sue Trump administration over Epstein files
Senate Republicans halted a Democratic bid to sue the Trump administration over delayed and redacted Epstein files, as DOJ says it has fully complied with the transparency law.
One year of Donald Trump: Alarms sound over relentless expansion of presidential powers
Legal experts and historians say President Trump’s second-term expansion of executive power, from military actions to targeting critics, signals a dangerous shift away from democratic norms and checks and balances.
