Following a landmark Supreme Court decision, businesses across the United States have begun to receive refunds for tariffs previously imposed under the Trump administration. The initial wave of payments started flowing in this week, several months after the high court deemed certain tariffs unconstitutional.

Among the first recipients, retailer Oshkosh Corporation confirmed it has started processing these payments, though the total amount of its claim is still being verified. Similarly, Basic Fun, the company behind popular brands like Care Bears and Tonka trucks, reported receiving refunds. CEO Jay Foreman noted that these initial payments represent only a fraction of their total claim on early invoices. Foreman indicated that these funds would be reinvested into the company, supporting 2026 cash flow, increasing employee salaries to offset living costs, and funding promotions and merit increases.

Logistics giants such as UPS, FedEx, and DHL have previously announced their intention to file for tariff refunds on behalf of their clientele, streamlining the process for many businesses. The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) outlined in a recent court filing that it anticipates disbursing approximately $35.46 billion across 8.3 million shipments. The current phase of refunds specifically targets requests for entries finalized by CBP within the last 80 days, with the full process expected to unfold over several months.

The Supreme Court’s February ruling invalidated tariffs levied under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act of 1977. However, former President Donald Trump has voiced strong opposition to the refund process. In a recent interview, Trump labeled the situation “crazy,” stating that he would “fight” against having to return the tariff funds, which he characterized as “fortunes from people that hate us, countries and companies that hate us.”