How much in duties did steel importers seek repayment for?

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Steel Importers Sought Repayment of US$54 Million in Duties

Steel importers sought repayment of US$54 million from the US government. This amount represents duties paid following former President Donald Trump's 2018 decision to double tariffs on steel imports from Turkey. The US Supreme Court's refusal to hear a challenge by these companies means the lower court's ruling against their claim will stand.
Duties Doubled on Turkish Steel Imports

In 2018, former President Donald Trump increased the tariff on steel imports from Turkey from 25 per cent to 50 per cent. This action was taken on national security grounds, a policy defended by the subsequent Biden administration. The increased tariff was announced in August 2018.
Legal Challenge Based on Statutory Time Limits

The steel importers, including Transpacific Steel LLC and Jordan International Company, argued that the increased tariff exceeded President Trump's authority. Their challenge centred on a provision within the Trade Expansion Act, which allows a president to impose tariffs for national security purposes. They contended that the August 2018 decision to raise tariffs to 50 per cent fell outside a 90-day window for imposing tariffs after receiving a commerce secretary's report, making it unlawful.
Court Rulings and Appeal Process

The importers initially sued in January 2019, and the US Court of International Trade ruled in their favour in 2020. However, the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit reversed this decision in 2021. The companies then appealed to the Supreme Court, which ultimately declined to hear the case, effectively upholding the appellate court's decision.

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