FedEx sues US government for tariff refund after Supreme Court ruling
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Following a Supreme Court ruling that deemed President Trump's imposed tariffs illegal, FedEx has sued the U.S. government on Monday, February 24, 2026, seeking a refund of the tariff fees it paid. The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. Court of International Trade against Customs and Border Protection, claims FedEx suffered financial injury from the tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Powers Act (IEEPA). FedEx anticipates a $1 billion loss in 2026 due to these tariffs and the end of tariff exemptions on small packages. While the Supreme Court decision invalidated the tariffs, it provided no guidance on refunding the billions collected, leaving uncertainty for businesses and consumers. The process for potential refunds could take months or years to resolve.
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AI-ExtractedTrump has separately promised to impose a 15 percent “global tariff” to replace the IEEPA tariffs.
FedEx said in its legal complaint that the company had “suffered injury” from the tariffs and would seek a “full refund”.
The Supreme Court ruled that Trump had overstepped his power and that only the US Congress had the authority to impose tariffs during peacetime.
FedEx has sued the United States government to obtain a refund of money paid for tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump.
FedEx expected to sustain a $1bn hit in 2026 from the tariffs and a related decision to end tariff exemptions on small packages valued under $800.
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