New Yorkers Could Get A Big, Fat Tariff Refund Soon

There may be good news on the horizon for New York families who have suffered financially due to tariffs. The Supreme Court recently ruled against the Trump Administration's use of widespread tariffs. According to the Associated Press, "The court’s ruling found tariffs that Trump imposed under an emergency powers law were unconstitutional, including the sweeping 'reciprocal' tariffs he levied on nearly every other country."

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This federal administration touted $2,000 tariff rebate checks at one point, but as of the publication of this article, there have been no checks mailed out to New York Families. Governor Kathy Hochul plans to change that. She recently announced her intention to recoup the money New York families are owed due to tariffs increasing prices.

“The Supreme Court has now said these tariffs are flat out illegal. It was done in violation of law… and New Yorkers have paid more than they should have under an illegal scheme that the Supreme Court has now struck down. So I am demanding, with a letter going to Secretary of Treasury Bessent today, demanding the full refund for New Yorkers, for individual families, to the tune of $13.5 billion. We believe we are owed this. This is separate from individual businesses."

Gov. Hochul says that families in New York State paid $1,750 more, on average, due to tariffs. I know I can sure use a check! The prices of everything have gone up, and it's making life harder for New Yorkers. Make America Affordable Again!

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