All Things Considered

Minnesota business takes steps to claim Trump tariff refunds

A worker about to move stock at the Medsource Labs warehouse in Chaska, Minn.
A worker about to move stock at the Medsource Labs warehouse in Chaska, Minn.
Laura McCallum | MPR News 2018

The Trump administration on Monday began accepting refund requests for tariffs that were struck down by the U.S. Supreme Court in February, opening an online portal importers could use to begin claiming refunds. For some U.S. businesses, the refunds could be substantial financial relief.

MPR News host Clay Masters spoke with Todd Fagley, founder and CEO of MedSource Labs, a medical device manufacturer and one of several Minnesota businesses that filed for refunds since the tariffs were ruled illegal.

Use the audio player above to listen to the full conversation.