The Economic Times

$166B Tariff refunds released: When are Americans getting their tariff refunds, and will they actually get them?

Tariff refunds 2026 are finally rolling out. Over $166 billion in tariff refunds is now open for claims. More than 330,000 U.S. businesses paid duties on 53 million shipments. Refund processing has started. Most payments may arrive within 60 to 90 days. But consumers may not see relief yet. Companies are covering past losses first. High import costs had already pushed prices up. Now new tariffs and rising oil prices are adding pressure again. Strong demand is keeping prices steady.