This tariff-refund portal is about to be America's hottest website

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by Alina Selyukh
April 19, 2026
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The U.S. government opened a portal for companies to request refunds for President Trump's tariffs.

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Businesses may see reduced import costs as they can now reclaim duties paid on goods, potentially affecting consumer prices.

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The U.S. government has set Monday as the day companies can begin requesting tariff refunds. This follows the Supreme Court striking down most of President Trump's tariffs exactly two months prior. The new tariff-refund portal is expected to become a highly trafficked website. This action allows businesses to seek reimbursement for tariffs previously paid.

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The U.S. government has set Monday as the day companies can begin requesting tariff refunds through a new portal.

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