Small Businesses Who Challenged Trump's Tariffs Begin Refund Push

Group of companies that sued over tariffs demand injunction for prompt refunds after Supreme Court victory.

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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A group of small businesses that successfully challenged President Trump's global tariffs at the Supreme Court have formally commenced their refund push, filing a new motion with the U.S. Court of International Trade demanding an injunction to compel the government to promptly pay out refunds. The businesses, led by wine importer V.O.S. Selections, argued they have suffered dire financial consequences from the "exceedingly burdensome" tariffs and that it is "past time" for them to receive the refunds the government has committed to provide.

Why it matters

This case highlights the ongoing legal battles over the Trump administration's use of tariffs, which were a signature policy of the former president. The Supreme Court's 6-3 ruling striking down the bulk of the tariffs under the International Economic Emergencies Powers Act was a major victory for the small businesses involved, but now they are pushing to actually receive the refunds they are owed in a timely manner.

The details

In their new court filing, the group of five small businesses, including wine importer V.O.S. Selections, are demanding an injunction that would compel the Trump administration to promptly issue all necessary administrative orders to get the refunds out. This follows the Supreme Court's decision last Friday to strike down the majority of Trump's tariffs. The businesses' legal team, led by veteran Supreme Court advocate Neal Katyal, argued the companies have been paying the "exceedingly burdensome" tariffs for nearly a year and have suffered dire financial consequences as a result.

  • The Supreme Court struck down the bulk of Trump's tariffs under the International Economic Emergencies Powers Act in a 6-3 decision on Friday, February 21, 2026.
  • The small businesses filed their new motion with the U.S. Court of International Trade on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, formally commencing their refund push.

The players

V.O.S. Selections

A wine importer that was one of the five small businesses that sued to challenge President Trump's global tariffs.

Neal Katyal

A veteran Supreme Court advocate and partner at law firm Milbank who served as solicitor general under former President Obama. He is leading the legal team representing the group of small businesses.

Scott Bessent

The Treasury Secretary, who recently suggested that the trade court still needs to order the refunds even though the Trump administration had previously agreed to provide them.

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What they’re saying

“Plaintiffs are small businesses that have been paying the exceedingly burdensome tariffs for almost a full year, and who have suffered the dire financial consequences of those tariff payments.”

— V.O.S. Selections and other small businesses, Plaintiffs

“We will follow what they say, but that could be weeks or months when we hear from them.”

— Scott Bessent, Treasury Secretary (CNN)

What’s next

The U.S. Court of International Trade will decide whether to grant the small businesses' request for an injunction compelling the Trump administration to promptly issue refunds within 10 days.

The takeaway

This case highlights the ongoing legal battles over the Trump administration's use of tariffs and the challenges small businesses have faced in getting refunds even after winning major court victories. The Supreme Court's ruling striking down the bulk of the tariffs was a significant win, but the businesses are now pushing to ensure they actually receive the refunds they are owed in a timely manner.