Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker is demanding a $1,700 tariff refund for every family in his state from President Trump after the Supreme Court ruled many of the tariffs illegal. Why it matters: Pritzker's demand underscores the rivalry between Trump and the governor — who is widely believed to be eyeing a 2028 White House run — but also the enormity of potential refund liabilities.

Pritzker, a longtime and frequent critic of Donald Trump, also called out the president during his State of the State address earlier this week.

J.B. Pritzker says President Donald Trump owes the families of Illinois and the United States about $2,000 per household for the illegal tariffs he imposed. Pritzker’s comments came after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled on Friday that the power to levy taxes and duties on Americans rests solely with Congress.

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker (D) on Thursday called on President Trump to “cut the check” and issue refunds to American taxpayers after the Supreme Court struck down a cornerstone of his economic agenda,