Trump tariff refund system set to launch in first step towards paying back $166bn in extra levies – US politics live

Shrai Popat (now) and Fran Lawther (earlier)Guardian - WorldUpdated Apr 21, 2026, 1:23 AM

Trump administration to launch online portal on Monday after supreme court struck down tariff policy earlier this year After the supreme court struck down Trump’s tariffs in February, US businesses called for a swift process to pay refunds to US importers. The US National Retail Federation, which represents a number of US retailers, from Walmart to small brands and manufacturers, called for “a seamless process to refund the tariffs to US importers” at the time.

Trump administration launches online portal on Monday after supreme court struck down tariff policy earlier this year

FBI director Kash Patel has filed a lawsuit against the Atlantic magazine over an article, published last week, that details Patel’s alleged chronic drinking and frequent absences from work.

In a court filing with the Washington DC district court, Patel has sued the Atlantic, and the author of the piece, Sarah Fitzpatrick. According to the filing, Patel seeks $250m in damages, listing the nature of the suit as “libel, assault and slander”. A full copy of the complaint was not immediately available.

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