A federal appeals court pauses, for now, a lower-court order requiring the head of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to testify about the Trump administration’s tariff refund efforts. According to multiple reports, the appeals court temporarily halts the scheduled testimony of CBP Commissioner Rodney Scott, who was set to appear in a New York City courtroom next week.
The Trump administration challenges the original order, arguing that the judge overstepped by compelling Scott to testify. The dispute centers on efforts to refund $166 billion in tariffs that the U.S. Supreme Court determined earlier this year were declared unlawful. The appeals court’s decision keeps the matter from moving forward on the testimony question while the administration pursues review.
The reports characterize the action as a temporary suspension rather than a final ruling, leaving the underlying legal challenge unresolved. Further proceedings are expected as the appeals process continues.
