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A practical guide for Pennsylvania importers and small business owners navigating the new CAPE portal and claiming their share of up to $166 billion in unlawfully collected tariffs. Key Facts Portal launched: April 20, 2026 at 8:00 AM EST Total owed to U.S. importers: Up to $166 billion + interest Who can claim: Importers of Record (IORs) and their licensed customs brokers How to claim: Through the CAPE tool inside CBP's ACE Secure Data Portal Payment timeline: 60–90 days aft

The headlines say $166 billion in refunds are available. Most small businesses will not see a direct government check. Here is why — and what you should actually do. The Headlines Are Exciting. The Reality Is More Complicated. You have probably seen the news. The U.S. Supreme Court ruled earlier this year that President Trump's tariffs — imposed under a federal law called the International Emergency Economic Powers Act , or IEEPA — were unconstitutional. The government colle

The global economic landscape is constantly shifting, and recent tariff impositions on goods from Canada, Mexico, and China are making...