After the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that Trump's tariff war was illegal, Trump, in a fit of rage, began taking emergency measures to try to continue his power to impose tariffs on other countries.

However, all parties have already stopped Trump from continuing to act recklessly. Before our country took action, the European Union had already launched a strong counterattack against the United States, with over 1,000 U.S. companies suing the U.S. government, demanding full refunds for the extra tariffs collected.

Trump's Tariff War Smacked by the Court

Who Will Refund $17.5 Billion and How?

Upon learning of the Supreme Court's ruling, Trump was completely furious, and he clearly stated at the White House, "The Supreme Court's decision is extremely disappointing."

Next, Trump turned his fire on the six justices who voted against him, two of whom were appointed by himself during his first term as president.

Trump raged, saying, "I am ashamed of some judges, complete shame! These people lack the courage to do what is right for the country and bring disgrace to their families."

On the day of the ruling, the White House issued an executive order confirming the termination of the related tariff measures based on the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.

But Trump quickly signed a new document, imposing a 10% tariff on global goods, and the next day raised it to 15%.

People saw that while the U.S. Supreme Court declared the Trump administration illegal, the White House changed the law and continued its actions. The U.S. tariff drama is far from over.

The Supreme Court's ruling itself was enough to make Trump uncomfortable, but the real trouble was yet to come.

Economists from the Wharton Budget Model at the University of Pennsylvania calculated that more than $17.5 billion in tariffs collected under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act are at risk of being refunded.

The Congressional Budget Office had previously predicted that all of Trump's tariff policies would generate about $30 billion in revenue per year over the next decade. If this $17.5 billion is returned, it would be more than half of the annual tariff revenue.

So far, over 1,000 companies have joined the legal lawsuit, demanding the government refund the tariffs they have paid. FedEx officially filed a lawsuit with the U.S. International Trade Court on February 23, requesting a full refund of all tariffs collected under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.

Trump's Government Faces Multiple Claims

In short, the White House now faces the problem of how to refund the tariffs. The Department of Justice mentioned in court documents last year that if the tariffs are overturned, the government will provide refunds.

However, the Supreme Court's ruling did not mention this matter, and the Trump administration also warned that importers and the government "will eventually end up in court over this within the next five years."

Industry insiders have clearly pointed out that don't expect too much from the U.S. government's refund process; the refund process is expected to require a large amount of documentation and will be a nightmare.

Companies wanting to get their money back must file lawsuits themselves, one by one. It's not the Trump administration that will actively refund, but rather each company coming forward to claim their money.

Trump's Desperate Attempt to Stay Alive

On the day of the ruling, Trump signed a new executive order. This time, instead of using the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, he used Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974.

This section allows the president to impose tariffs for up to 150 days without congressional approval. Trump first announced a 10% tariff, and the next day increased it to 15%, which is the maximum rate allowed under this provision.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Brian Bensinger came out to mediate, saying that as the Trump administration imposes tariffs through other means, the U.S. government's tariff revenue is expected to "remain almost unchanged" by 2026.

However, most American economists do not believe this. They point out that Trump's disastrous tariff measures are full of arbitrary changes, which will severely undermine the enthusiasm for investment in the U.S. market. No one knows whether the tariffs will change again in the future.

Multiple Parties Condemn the U.S.

In this controversy, the EU was the first to refuse to comply. In July this year, the U.S. and the EU finally reached a trade framework agreement. The U.S. promised to impose tariffs on most EU goods no higher than 15%, and the EU would cancel import tariffs on U.S. goods.

Once the Supreme Court's ruling came out, the basis of this agreement was shaken. The EU pointed out that if the U.S. tariff policy can change at will, why should the EU believe that previous commitments can still be fulfilled?

The European Commission issued a statement on February 23 that was much stronger in tone than before, demanding that the U.S. government abide by the trade agreement terms reached last year. The statement included a sentence that was repeatedly quoted: "A deal is a deal."

The European Commission also demanded that the U.S. provide "adequate and clear explanations" for the measures it plans to take after the Supreme Court's ruling, and started to take the initiative against the Trump administration.

Calculations within the EU are even more severe than the U.S. estimates. Bernd Lange, chairman of the European Parliament's Committee on International Trade, announced that "German companies or their U.S. importers may have paid over 100 billion euros in extra tariffs, and the extra tariffs must be refunded."

On July 2025, the President of the European Commission negotiated the U.S.-EU trade agreement with U.S. President Trump

In fact, this figure may be exaggerated, but it also reflects the strong dissatisfaction within the EU towards the U.S.

On February 23, China's Ministry of Commerce spokesperson said that China has noted the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling on the tariff litigation case and will closely monitor the situation and firmly safeguard China's interests.

Ultimately, Trump's tariff war made the U.S. become the enemy of the world.

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