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FedEx sues for refund after Supreme Court voids Trump tariffs

Mar 1st 2026

FedEx joined other major U.S. companies in asking the courts to refund import taxes after the Supreme Court found President Trump exceeded his emergency powers when he imposed broad tariffs.

  • FedEx asked the U.S. Court of International Trade for a full refund of tariffs it paid, saying it suffered injury from the charges.
  • The Supreme Court ruled that President Trump abused emergency powers when he imposed broad global tariffs, making those tariffs illegal.
  • The Treasury had collected more than $133 billion from those tariffs as of December, with analysts estimating up to a $3 trillion impact over the next decade.
  • Other U.S. companies, including Costco and Revlon, have already sought to recoup costs from the struck down tariffs.
  • The National Retail Federation urged a smooth refund process so businesses can reinvest in operations and employees.
  • Trump said he will seek alternative authority under Section 122 of the Trade Act to impose up to 15 percent tariffs for 150 days, but any extension would need congressional approval.

Sources

thehill.com