Federal Investigation Begins Into Donald Trump’s ‘Illegal’ Tariff Funds Following Supreme Court Ruling after almost $500B couldn’t be accounted for, With $100 Billion Already Traced and Millions More Under Scrutiny

Supreme Court-Ordered Investigation Begins Into Trump’s ‘Illegal’ Tariff Funds; $100 Billion Already Traced

A federal investigation has officially begun into former President Donald Trump’s controversial tariff program, following a landmark Supreme Court ruling that declared the tariffs illegal. Authorities announced that $100 billion of the funds have already been traced, as investigators work to account for the remaining billions that were previously unaccounted for.

The investigation stems from the Supreme Court’s shocking revelation last month that 70% of the $500 billion collected under Trump’s tariffs could not be accounted for, prompting justices to order both an immediate refund to businesses and consumers and a full federal probe into how the funds were spent.

“This investigation is unprecedented in both scope and scale,” said a federal official involved in the probe. “Tracing $100 billion in such a short period is a significant step, but it also highlights just how much remains unaccounted for. Our goal is to uncover how the funds were used, mismanaged, or potentially misappropriated.”

The tariffs, which targeted imports from China, the European Union, and other countries, were initially imposed under the Trump administration as a way to protect American industries. Critics, however, argued that they were legally questionable, economically harmful, and unfairly burdensome to both businesses and consumers.

Economists warn that the discovery of unaccounted funds could have serious implications for U.S. trade and financial oversight. Businesses that paid the tariffs are awaiting refunds, which could total hundreds of billions of dollars, while policymakers and regulators are scrutinizing how the funds were handled.

Political analysts say the investigation will reignite debates over executive power, transparency, and accountability. The Supreme Court ruling, combined with the ongoing probe, has left Trump facing one of the most controversial financial and political challenges of his post-presidency career.

“The fact that $100 billion has already been traced shows the seriousness of the investigation, but the questions surrounding the remaining funds will not be easily answered,” said one legal analyst. “This could be a defining moment in American trade policy oversight.”

As the investigation continues, the nation watches closely, with implications not only for Trump and his administration but also for the integrity of future presidential trade actions. The coming months are expected to reveal whether more funds will be traced, refunded, or potentially subject to further legal consequences.