India, March 20 -- Lawmakers in the United States are advancing a proposal that could deliver up to $1,200 in tariff-related refund checks to eligible households, as pressure mounts to ease the financial strain caused by rising prices.

The move follows a major ruling by the US Supreme Court, which struck down much of Donald Trump's tariff policy. In response, the administration has been working on plans to return roughly $166 billion in tariff revenue to importers who directly paid the duties. However, lawmakers say everyday Americans also deserve relief, as they ultimately absorbed higher costs.

Senator Martin Heinrich introduced the "Tariff Refunds for Working Families Act," aimed at compensating consumers impacted by tariff-driven pr...