The United States is issuing tariff refunds totaling $35.5 billion to importers after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that President Trump unlawfully used the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose tariffs on goods entering the country. According to court filings cited by multiple outlets, the refund process began immediately after the decision, with importers attempting to secure repayments by filing for refunds. The administration is currently processing more than $35.5 billion in claims that have been submitted successfully. One report describes an early rush by importers to seek refunds following the court ruling, while another characterizes the refunds as part of an ongoing effort to disburse funds to qualified importers. The sources agree on the key figure of $35.5 billion cleared for refunds and on the legal basis for the refunds: the Supreme Court’s determination that the tariff authority invoked was not lawful under IEEPA. Both accounts reference the role of court filings in updating the status of payments, indicating that refund issuance is continuing as more claims are processed.