Trump tariff refund glitches

The refund process has been marred by software errors that have prevented some firms from successfully filing their claims.

President Trump has publicly praised companies that choose not to seek refunds, suggesting he will 'remember' those that abstain from the process.

While major carriers like FedEx and UPS are filing on behalf of their customers, many small businesses fear the funds will take months to reach them.

The situation has created fresh uncertainty for exporters who were hoping for a quick return of capital to offset rising energy and supply chain costs.