The Trump administration has refunded approximately $100 billion in tariffs that were previously collected before being invalidated by the U.S. Supreme Court, according to a recent court filing. The filing, submitted to the U.S. Court of International Trade, indicated that refunds—comprising duties plus interest—amounting to around $100 billion have been processed and certified, with payments forwarded to the U.S. Department of Treasury for disbursement as of the end of July.

This refund sum represents more than half of the $166 billion in tariffs that the Supreme Court struck down in a February ruling. The court found that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) does not grant the president the authority to unilaterally impose tariffs on imported goods from trading partners. This decision invalidated several of the Trump administration’s broadest tariff measures.

Tariffs have been a defining element of former President Donald Trump’s trade strategy, implemented despite extensive criticism from economists and legal challenges. While these tariffs sought to protect domestic industries by taxing imports, opponents have raised concerns about their impact on consumers and global trade relations.

Criticism has also emerged surrounding the distribution of the refunded tariffs. Some observers note that the returned funds have primarily gone to corporate importers rather than directly benefiting American households. Democratic Congressman Greg Casar voiced concerns this week, asserting that the refunds should be passed on to consumers instead of remaining with the companies.

The Trump administration’s handling of tariff policies continues to generate debate over trade authority and economic consequences, as the government moves to rectify the impact of the Supreme Court’s decision on these levies.