U.S. judge to meet parties on Trump-tariff refunds in closed-door 'settlement conference'

A U.S. judge is set to conduct a closed-door 'settlement conference' to address the complexities surrounding the refund of tariffs imposed during Donald Trump's presidency. Government lawyers have described the task as unprecedented, necessitating a meticulous manual review of tens of millions of tariff payments. This situation arises from ongoing legal challenges related to the tariffs, which have been a contentious issue affecting international trade relations and domestic businesses. The outcome of this conference could have significant implications for affected parties and may set a precedent for future tariff refund processes. Stakeholders are keenly watching as the judge seeks to mediate a resolution that balances the interests of the government with those of the businesses impacted by these tariffs.