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  If you've been following global trade news lately, something pretty wild just showed up in official court filings: the US federal government has quietly paid back nearly $100 billion to businesses. I know trade policy usually sounds like dry legal jargon, so let me break down what’s actually happening in plain English and why it matters. Quick Backstory: What Actually Happened? A while back, the US introduced extra taxes—known as tariffs —on imported goods entering the country. Businesses importing those products had to pay these border fees out of pocket. However, the Supreme Court stepped in and ruled that those specific tariffs were unconstitutional. In simple terms, the highest court decided the government didn't have the legal authority to collect that money in the first place. Where That Money Is Going Now Because the ruling declared those tax collections invalid, the government had no choice but to start returning the cash. According to the latest court documents: Ove...