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Senate Democrats press Trump administration on consumer refunds after tariff ruling

Senate Democrats press Trump administration on consumer refunds after tariff ruling

Summary

Senate Democrats and Senator Bernie Sanders have asked the U.S. Trade Representative to return money collected from tariffs that the Supreme Court found illegal. These tariffs were put in place during President Trump’s time in office.

Key Facts

  • Senate Democrats and independent Senator Bernie Sanders signed a letter on this issue.
  • They addressed U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer.
  • The letter asks for refunds of money collected from certain tariffs.
  • The Supreme Court ruled those tariffs were illegal earlier this year.
  • The tariffs were originally set during President Trump’s administration.
  • Senators who signed include Elizabeth Warren, Martin Heinrich, Sheldon Whitehouse, and Richard Blumenthal.
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