Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation and senior member of the Senate Finance Committee, asked Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent what the Administration’s plan is to refund businesses that paid the illegal tariffs. Thus, it is essential Treasury implement an expeditious and transparent process to remediate the financial harm that resulted from these illegal tariffs.”Earlier today, Sen. Cantwell released a statement about today’s decision. Sen. Cantwell has remained a steadfast supporter of expanding export markets to grow the economy in the State of Washington and nationwide. [1] Many American businesses, especially small and medium-sized businesses, have struggled to pay these illegal tariffs and, for some, the financial strain has placed them on the brink of bankruptcy. Thus, it is essential Treasury implement an expeditious and transparent process to remediate the financial harm that resulted from these illegal tariffs.

Source: Wall Street Journal February 21, 2026 03:07 UTC