If the US consumers shouldered much of the tariff cost but the producers/importers are sue-ing the gvnt for the cost of tariffs. Assuming the lawsuits are paid by us taxes (while the interest accrues which is also assumedly paid by taxes)… Is the US consumer not paying for this several times over?

If the US consumers shouldered much of the tariff cost but the producers/importers are sue-ing the gvnt for the cost of tariffs. Assuming the lawsuits are paid by us taxes (while the interest accrues which is also assumedly paid by taxes)… Is the US consumer not paying for this several times over?