US scrutiny deters some Chinese tariff refund claims as others cash in

Trump tariffsAt least 17 companies from China have received nearly $160mGlobal companies, including some from China, are clawing back refunds for tariffs that were improperly charged by U.S. President Donald Trump's administration. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Reuters and Getty Images) PAK YIU and KENJI KAWASEAugust 25, 2026 12:00 JSTNEW YORK/TOKYO -- Heightened U.S. scrutiny of trade fraud is deterring some Chinese companies from attempting to claim tariff refunds, experts say, even as millions of dollars flow back to others.