Trump faces 2,000 tariff lawsuits following Supreme Court loss

Core Viewpoint - The US Supreme Court's ruling on President Trump's global tariffs has led to over 100 companies filing lawsuits to seek refunds for tariffs paid, raising concerns about the government's willingness to refund the collected billions [1][2]. Group 1: Company Actions - Major companies such as FedEx, Dyson, Dollar General, Bausch & Lomb, Brooks Brothers, and L'Oreal have filed lawsuits to recover tariffs paid on imports [2]. - FedEx stated it is taking necessary actions to protect its rights as an importer and will issue refunds to shippers and consumers if it receives refunds [6]. - The total number of tariff lawsuits has exceeded 2,000, indicating a significant legal burden for the trade court [5]. Group 2: Legal Proceedings - The Justice Department is expected to provide guidance on the next steps regarding the original litigation, which may affect the speed of resolving the claims [3]. - The trade court has paused tariff cases until the Supreme Court's actions are concluded, with companies urging lower courts to reopen proceedings for refunds [10]. - Lawyers have noted past assurances from the Justice Department regarding repayment with interest for importers who win their cases [11]. Group 3: Industry Impact - Smaller businesses, which lack the flexibility of larger firms, are increasingly motivated to file lawsuits following the actions of major companies like FedEx [7]. - The involvement of large companies reduces the perceived risk of retaliation from the government, encouraging more firms to join the legal actions [8]. - There is an expectation that the resolution of these claims will not be quick, with industry representatives indicating that refunds cannot be counted on in the short term [9].