FedEx sues Trump administration for full tariff refunds after Supreme Court ruling on IEEPA

Core Viewpoint - FedEx has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. government seeking a full refund of tariffs imposed under President Trump's order, following a Supreme Court ruling that deemed such tariffs unlawful under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) [1][3][12]. Group 1: Lawsuit Details - The lawsuit was filed in the Court of International Trade against the U.S. government and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), claiming that FedEx incurred costs to expedite shipments and is entitled to a refund of duties with interest [2]. - FedEx is seeking a full refund of all IEEPA duties paid to the United States, along with compensation for financial harm suffered [2][5]. - The lawsuit does not specify the total amount of tariffs paid by FedEx, but the company previously indicated an expected $1 billion impact on fiscal-year earnings due to U.S. trade policies, partially related to IEEPA duties [5][11]. Group 2: Supreme Court Ruling and Implications - The Supreme Court ruled that the IEEPA does not authorize the imposition of tariffs by the president, confirming that the Court of International Trade has exclusive jurisdiction over such tariffs [12]. - Following the ruling, CBP announced that the collection of IEEPA duties would cease, although no refund process has been established yet [14]. - FedEx has stated that it is taking necessary actions to protect its rights as an importer of record to seek duty refunds [5][8]. Group 3: Context of Tariffs - The tariffs in question were imposed by Trump in February 2025, targeting imports from China, Canada, and Mexico, citing national security concerns and unfair trade practices, and were later expanded to include reciprocal tariffs on 57 countries [11]. - U.S. businesses and consumers have paid over $175 billion in duties as a result of these tariffs [11].