Trump's $166B tariff refund portal

U.S. Customs and Border Protection has opened the Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries (CAPE) system to facilitate the return of billions in illegally collected duties.

The move follows a landmark Supreme Court ruling that found the administration's emergency tariff authority was applied unconstitutionally.

Major corporations like Walmart and Target are positioned to recover billions, though experts warn that consumers who paid higher prices are unlikely to see any direct benefit.

Some importers have already encountered difficulties with the new portal, highlighting the complexity of the reimbursement process.