“Oregonians Can’t Rely On Administration To Return Their Money”

On Tuesday, Oregon senator Ron Wyden took to the senate floor, calling on Congress to pass the Speedy Tariff Refund Act of 2026.  Oregon’s senior senator says lawmakers need to act for the American people because the Administration’s refund system is flawed.

Tariffs Were Struck Down In February

Wyden noted when the Supreme Court struck down President Trump’s emergency IEEPA tariffs, the money was to be refunded to the American importers that paid the tariffs.

“It’s now been two months since the Supreme Court’s decision, and not a single penny has been paid back," Wyden said.  "The Trump administration is deliberately delaying these refunds even after Trump’s own lawyers claimed they would be issued.”

The Administration's Efforts Go Go Far Enough

Earlier this week, U.S. Customs and Border Protection launched a website where businesses can claim refunds, but Wyden claimed the site was “riddled with glitches and errors”.

“It’s clear as Crater Lake that Oregonians can’t rely on this administration to return their money," Wyden said from the floor.  "So, Congress needs to step up.  My bill requires the administration to pay tariff refunds, with interest, within 30 days. It applies to every importer who paid IEEPA tariffs – not just certain imports. And it makes it clear that CBP must pay the refunds automatically, without requiring additional paperwork.”

This legislation comes as CBP claimed in court filings that more than 330,000 American importers paid around $166 billion in tariffs.

Click Here to learn more about the Speedy Tariff Refund Act of 2026.

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