Signal US government appeals order requiring tariff refunds to all importers, not just plaintiffs

Summary

The US government filed an appeal with a federal appeals court, challenging a Court of International Trade order requiring tariff refunds to all importers, including companies that did not directly sue, over tariffs previously ruled unconstitutional. The government argues that extending refund relief beyond the parties who actually litigated the case exceeds the trade court's authority. The tariffs at issue had earlier been found unconstitutional. If the appeal succeeds, many importers who did not join the litigation could be denied refunds. The dispute shows that judicial proceedings over the tariff policy remain unresolved.