In a major policy shift, the Trump administration has launched a refund program for around $166 billion in tariffs that were ruled unlawful by the US Supreme Court earlier this year. The new system, known as the Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries (CAPE), aims to simplify the refund process for US importers by allowing consolidated electronic payments instead of the traditional entry-by-entry method. Currently, eligibility for refunds is restricted, with only certain unliquidated entries qualifying during this initial phase. Approximately 82 percent of payments, totaling $127 billion, are eligible under the CAPE rollout. Over 56,000 US importers have registered for refunds, but not all applications meet the requirements. While businesses bore the brunt of the tariffs, it remains uncertain if consumers will receive any refunds, although companies like FedEx and Costco have pledged to reimburse customers without a clear procedure established yet.