USA refunds $81 billion following Supreme Court ruling on Trump's illegal tariffs

The US government has carried out large-scale transactions to refund $81 billion in collected tariffs. The decision follows a ruling by the US Supreme Court, which in February overturned a large portion of the import taxes introduced by the Donald Trump administration.

According to data cited by The Guardian, the refund amount has jumped sharply compared to the same period last year, when only $5 billion was returned. The US Treasury confirms that the primary reason for this increase is precisely the court decision, which obliges the state to compensate companies for the illegal fees paid.

Economic context and budget pressure
Although Trump presented the tariffs as a tool to stimulate local production and reduce the budget deficit, current data shows the opposite effect. The US budget deficit continues to grow, reaching $1.367 trillion for the first nine months of the fiscal year. In parallel, interest expenses on national debt and military spending are also reporting significant increases.

New trade threats to Europe and Asia
Despite the judicial restriction, the White House is preparing new measures. Tariffs in the range of 10-12.5% are expected to be introduced against key trading partners such as China, Japan, India, and Taiwan. These new actions could bypass the legal restrictions imposed by the Supreme Court.

Particular tension is observed in relations with EU countries and the United Kingdom. Donald Trump has threatened European nations with 100% tariffs on all their goods if they continue to tax American tech giants (such as Apple, Google, and Amazon) with digital taxes. These measures would have serious consequences for international trade and the stability of global markets.