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Trump Tariff Refund Portal Glitches

Trump Tariff Refund Portal Glitches

The attempt to return billions of dollars in collected duties to American companies has hit a significant snag due to technology glitches and processing delays.

Business owners have expressed frustration over the portal's inability to handle the high volume of claims, with some reporting that their applications were lost or rejected without explanation.

President Trump has added to the tension by suggesting he will 'remember' companies that apply for the refunds, which he believes should remain in the federal treasury.

Despite the president's pressure, major shippers like UPS and FedEx have begun filing claims on behalf of their customers to recover the illegal levies.

Donald Trump
President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Customs service of the United States since 2003
United Parcel Service
American international package delivery company
FedEx
American multinational delivery services company