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US finalized $35.5 billion in tariff refunds by May 11
Filed: May 12, 2026 at 2:03 PM ET
Summary: The U.S. customs agency processed $35.46 billion in refunds with interest as of May 11 for tariffs deemed illegal.
WHO: U.S. customs agency
WHAT: Processing of tariff refunds totaling $35.5 billion with interest
WHEN: May 12, 2026 at 1:02 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Refunds were processed for tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump that were deemed illegal by court action.
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