The Trump administration has begun accepting applications for refunds on tariffs exceeding $166 billion, following a Supreme Court ruling that found the tariffs to be imposed without legal authority. The new digital claims system, known as Cape, was launched to facilitate this process and is expected to manage around 63% of the affected import filings. Chief Justice John Roberts stated that the emergency statute invoked by Trump did not grant him the authority to impose such tariffs. Major corporations, including Skechers, Revlon, Toyota, Nintendo of America, FedEx, and Costco, are among the 3,000 companies that have filed lawsuits to secure their refunds. While businesses that officially paid the tariffs are eligible for refunds, the general public, who faced increased prices on goods, has no direct recourse. FedEx has indicated it will return refunds to its customers, while Costco has hinted at potential price reductions. However, some consumers are skeptical and have initiated lawsuits against retailers for vague promises regarding price cuts. The refund process is expected to take 60 to 90 days from submission to payment, but initial limitations mean that not all claims will be processed immediately.