Breaking News: The U.S. Supreme Court will soon rule on the legality of the global tariffs imposed by the Trump administration. If declared invalid, importers could recover up to $150 billion in paid tariffs — sounds good, but there's a lot of complexity involved.

The question is: even if companies win the lawsuit, will the Trump administration happily refund the money? Many industry insiders' answer is — uncertain. U.S. Customs has verbally promised to launch an electronic refund system, but the specific process remains a mystery. Due to this uncertainty, large importers like Costco have already initiated lawsuits to lock in their rights in advance. And what about small and medium-sized enterprises? Even more extreme — they are starting to sell their refund rights to hedge funds at a few cents per dollar, allowing for quick cash recovery but also meaning they are giving up money that rightfully belongs to them.

The advice to everyone is simple but crucial: now is the time to organize all your paid tariff bills clearly — not a single one should be missed. Once the court's ruling is out, apply for refunds immediately according to the regulations. Be mentally prepared — this process could take several years, and the legal and administrative procedures are more complex than you might imagine. Prepare in advance so you're not caught off guard.