FedEx is suing the US government to restore President Donald Trump’s tariffs
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FedEx sued the US government on Monday, seeking a full refund of taxes assessed under President Donald Trump’s executive order targeting imports.
The case is one of the biggest moves by a major American company following the Supreme Court’s 6-3 decision on Friday, which ruled that the president does not have the authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose such costs.
The complaint, filed with the government and the US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) in the Court of International Trade, alleges that FedEx incurred costs to expedite the shipment and is entitled to return the duties with interest, as well as compensation for the financial damages it received.
“Plaintiffs seek full reimbursement from Plaintiffs for all IEEPA duties Plaintiffs paid in the United States,” FedEx said in the lawsuit.
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The lawsuit does not say how much FedEx paid in taxes. (FedEx)
“Supporting our customers as they navigate regulatory changes remains our top priority,” the company told FOX Business.
“FedEx has taken the necessary steps to protect the company’s rights as the international buyer of record to seek refunds from US Customs and Border Protection following the US Supreme Court’s ruling that tariffs issued under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) are illegal.”
The lawsuit does not say how much FedEx paid in taxes. However, in September, the shipping giant said it expected a $1 billion hit to its fiscal year earnings from US trade policies, only half of which involved IEEPA duties.
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FedEx sued the US government, seeking a full refund of taxes assessed under President Donald Trump’s emergency order targeting imports. (Photos by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)
“Although the Supreme Court did not address the refund issue, FedEx has taken the necessary steps to protect the company’s rights as an importer of record to seek a refund from US Customs and Border Protection,” the company said on its website.
“Currently, however, no refund system has been established by regulators or courts,” it added. “We will communicate any relevant information and updates in a timely manner, and we appreciate your patience as we await further guidance and clarity from the US government and the courts.”
The lawsuit names CBP Commissioner Rodney S. Scott and the US as defendants.
FedEx is represented by Washington, DC-based Crowell & Moring, which also represents Costco and Revlon in the IEEPA refund lawsuits filed before the Supreme Court’s decision on Friday.
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| A ticker | Security | Finally | Change | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FDX | Company FEDEX CORP. | 383.71 | -4.77 |
-1.23% |
In February 2025, Donald Trump asked the IEEPA to impose duties on imports from China, Canada and Mexico, citing national security concerns and unfair trade practices. Then in April, he expanded the measures to equal tariffs targeting 57 countries.
In fact, American businesses and consumers paid more than $175 billion in jobs.
On Friday, the Supreme Court ruled in Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trump that the IEEPA does not authorize Trump to set tariffs, asserting that the Court of International Trade has exclusive jurisdiction over IEEPA tariffs.
FedEx claims it incurred shipping expediting charges and is entitled to a refund of interest charges. (Steve Russell / Toronto Star via Getty Images / Getty Images)
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While CBP continues to collect work while the case is pending, it announced that IEEPA’s work collection will end on Tuesday.
The White House and CBP did not immediately respond to FOX Business’ request for comment.
