Trump Promises to Refund Companies Who Already Paid Tariffs If Court Rules Them 'Unlawful'

In the US Court of International Trade, the court issued a pause on their ruling barring Trump's sweeping tariffs. In the request, lawyers promised that if Trump's tariffs were ultimately deemed illegal, business owner's would be refunded for any incurred costs. (Credit: Getty Images)

President Donald Trump has pledged to refund U.S. companies that have paid tariffs i they are deemed "unlawful" by the courts.

The promise was made in court filings amid ongoing legal challenges to tariffs imposed by executive orders. The Trump administration argues that the trade deficit presents a national emergency and thus the president has the authority to institute tariffs. The U.S. Court of International Trade disagreed in a ruling that would require the tariffs to be paused.