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Treasury Returns $22 Billion in Tariffs After Court Ruling

The U.S. Treasury has refunded approximately $22 billion in tariff collections to importers in May following a Supreme Court decision that invalidated a key element of the administration's trade policy. The refunds represent the initial wave of repayments since the court ruling.

The move comes as trade uncertainty continues to roil supply chains. President Trump has signaled the U.S. will not renew the USMCA trade agreement with Canada and Mexico, raising the prospect of extended negotiations over automotive provisions and other critical sectors. Meanwhile, importers are accelerating trans-Pacific shipments ahead of anticipated additional tariffs on dozens of countries, reversing previous forecasts of a shift toward late-season peak demand. The combination of tariff refunds and renewed trade negotiations is creating volatility for shippers and freight operators navigating the evolving regulatory landscape.