Major U.S. companies, including Walmart and Target, have begun filing claims for refunds related to tariffs imposed by former President Donald Trump under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. These tariffs were deemed illegal by the U.S. Supreme Court in a 6–3 ruling. Following this, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) launched the CAPE online portal on April 20 to process these claims, allowing around 300,000 importers to seek refunds totaling over $166 billion plus interest. However, normal consumers, who indirectly paid higher prices due to these tariffs, are excluded from this refund process. As a result, many consumers are filing class-action lawsuits against large retailers to recover their losses. The Federal Reserve Bank of New York reported that approximately 90% of the tariff burden was borne by U.S. consumers and companies, raising questions about the actual financial impact on consumers. Some companies have indicated they may pass on refund benefits to customers, but the uncertainty remains regarding how much, if any, of the refund money will reach consumers. Lawsuits have been filed against companies like Costco and Nintendo, demanding they share any tariff refunds with their customers, further complicating the situation for everyday shoppers.