Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) took action Tuesday to help deliver refunds to Michigan businesses after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled the tariffs enacted last year under the International Emergency Power Act were unconstitutional.
Whitmer and LARA encouraged businesses to file for refunds and work with the federal government to recover funds.
“The president’s tariffs have jacked up costs, and Michiganders have been paying the price,” said Whitmer. “It’s time for Michiganders to get their money back. State government has begun outreach to businesses and employers to help them file for tariff refunds from the federal government and lower costs for Michiganders. This action builds on our other work to lower costs and provide real relief for Michigan families. Whether it’s cutting taxes, lowering everyday costs, or helping businesses get refunds, we’ve got your back.”
After the Supreme Court’s decision in Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trump found that the President’s IEEPA tariffs were illegal, the U.S. Court of International Trade ruled that the federal government must issue refunds for those tariffs.
In their last update to the court, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Agency reported that they had begun validating and refunding claims.
Under an executive directive signed by the governor on the one-year anniversary of Liberation Day, LARA has begun outreach to Michigan businesses and employers.
The department sent a notice to more than 540,000 individuals and businesses with information from the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regarding a new online portal for submitting tariff refund requests related to recent International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) duty rulings.
Michigan’s industries have been hit hard, with a recent analysis finding that the tariffs cost U.S. automakers $35 billion last year. Tariffs are estimated to have cost working families $1,000 per year.
Entities that import goods into the United States may now file eligible refund claims for tariffs levied under IEEPA directly through the CBP system. Businesses that have paid these duties may wish to review recent import activity to determine whether a refund request is appropriate.
Whitmer and LARA encouraged businesses to file for refunds and work with the federal government to recover funds.
“The president’s tariffs have jacked up costs, and Michiganders have been paying the price,” said Whitmer. “It’s time for Michiganders to get their money back. State government has begun outreach to businesses and employers to help them file for tariff refunds from the federal government and lower costs for Michiganders. This action builds on our other work to lower costs and provide real relief for Michigan families. Whether it’s cutting taxes, lowering everyday costs, or helping businesses get refunds, we’ve got your back.”
After the Supreme Court’s decision in Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trump found that the President’s IEEPA tariffs were illegal, the U.S. Court of International Trade ruled that the federal government must issue refunds for those tariffs.
In their last update to the court, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Agency reported that they had begun validating and refunding claims.
Under an executive directive signed by the governor on the one-year anniversary of Liberation Day, LARA has begun outreach to Michigan businesses and employers.
The department sent a notice to more than 540,000 individuals and businesses with information from the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regarding a new online portal for submitting tariff refund requests related to recent International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) duty rulings.
Michigan’s industries have been hit hard, with a recent analysis finding that the tariffs cost U.S. automakers $35 billion last year. Tariffs are estimated to have cost working families $1,000 per year.
Entities that import goods into the United States may now file eligible refund claims for tariffs levied under IEEPA directly through the CBP system. Businesses that have paid these duties may wish to review recent import activity to determine whether a refund request is appropriate.
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