US EditionFedEx sues US for refund on Trump's emergency tariffs
FedEx seeks full refund of tariffs paid under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act after Supreme Court ruled the Trump-era tariffs exceeded presidential authority.
- On Monday, FedEx, the global logistics company, filed a lawsuit in the U.S. Court of International Trade seeking a full refund of tariffs paid under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.
- Friday's decision by the U.S. Supreme Court found the emergency tariff orders unlawful, prompting FedEx to seek a refund in the U.S. Court of International Trade.
- In its lawsuit, FedEx's lawyers wrote `Plaintiffs seek for themselves a full refund from Defendants of all IEEPA duties Plaintiffs have paid to the United States` and named U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Rodney Scott, and the United States as defendants.
- FedEx executives warned the tariffs could dent earnings by $1 billion in fiscal year 2026, and Brie Carere said the period was "particularly challenging for small exporters."
- Moving 17 million packages per day, FedEx's suit is the first major refund case since the Supreme Court ruling Friday, joining firms like Costco, Revlon, and EssilorLuxottica and represented by Crowell & Moring.
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Logistics company FedEx has sued the US government, demanding the return of duties that US President Donald Trump imposed in April 2025 under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), reports the Financial Times.
FedEx Fights for Tariff Refund After Supreme Court Ruling
FedEx filed a lawsuit against the US government seeking a refund for tariffs paid under an emergency powers law deemed unconstitutional by the Supreme Court. The ruling, which has affected other corporations like Costco and Revlon, overturned tariffs imposed by President Trump, citing their unconstitutionality.
Following the decision of the U.S. Supreme Court against many of President Trump's duties, a wave of reclaims had already been expected. Now a large logistics group is suing.
The US government is facing lawsuits from companies seeking full compensation for damages from tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump. The Supreme Court ruled the tariffs illegal late last week. Global logistics company FedEx has also sued the government. If successful, it could be an incentive for other companies.
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