economy
February 24, 2026
FedEx Sues Trump Administration for "Full Refund" of Tariff Payments
February 23, 2026 / 7:40 PM EST / CBS News
TL;DR
- FedEx is suing the Trump administration for a refund of all tariff payments made under policies ruled illegal by the Supreme Court.
- The lawsuit was filed in the U.S. Court of International Trade, seeking repayment of duties collected under the International Economic Emergency Powers Act (IEEPA).
- The Supreme Court previously ruled that President Trump exceeded his authority by unilaterally imposing tariffs using IEEPA.
- FedEx anticipates a potential $1 billion hit to profits in 2025 due to the Trump administration's policies.
- Other corporations, including Costco, Revlon, and Bumble Bee Foods, have also sued over similar tariff issues.
- The Supreme Court's ruling impacted tariffs issued under IEEPA but not those imposed under different laws.
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