FedEx sued the U.S. government on Monday, seeking a full refund of tariffs assessed under the president. that of Donald Trump command targeting imports.
The lawsuit is one of the highest-profile moves by a major U.S. company following Friday’s 6-3 Supreme Court ruling that determined the president lacked the authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose such tariffs.
The complaint, filed against the government and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) in the Court of International Trade, alleges that FedEx incurred costs to expedite shipments through customs and is entitled to a refund of the duties with interest, as well as compensation for financial harm suffered.
“Plaintiffs themselves seek a full refund from Defendants of all IEEPA duties that Plaintiffs paid to the United States,” FedEx said in the lawsuit.
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The lawsuit does not reveal how much FedEx paid in fares. (FedEx)
“Helping our customers navigate regulatory changes remains our priority,” the company told FOX Business.
“FedEx has taken the necessary steps to protect the company’s rights as an importer of record to seek duty reimbursement from U.S. Customs and Border Protection, following the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling that tariffs issued under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) are unlawful.”
The trial does not reveal how much FedEx paid in the prices. However, in September, the shipping giant said it expected U.S. trade policies to impact fiscal year profits by $1 billion, only part of which related to IEEPA tariffs.
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FedEx has sued the U.S. government, seeking a full refund of tariffs imposed under President Donald Trump’s emergency executive order targeting imports. (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images/Getty Images)
“Although the Supreme Court did not address the issue of refunds, FedEx has taken the necessary steps to protect the company’s rights as an importer of record to seek a refund of customs duties from U.S. Customs and Border Protection,” the company said on its website.
“As of yet, however, no reimbursement process has been established by regulators or the courts,” he adds. “We will communicate any relevant information and updates in a timely manner, and we appreciate your patience as we await further guidance and clarification from the U.S. government and the courts.”
The lawsuit names CBP Commissioner Rodney S. Scott and the United States as defendants.
FedEx is represented by Washington, D.C.-based Crowell & Moring, which also represents Costco and Revlon at IEEPA. refund of customs duties files filed before the Supreme Court’s ruling Friday.
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Teleprinter Security Last Change Change % FDX FEDEX CORP. 383.71 -4.77 -1.23% In February 2025, Donald Trump invoked the IEEPA to impose tariffs on imports from China, Canada and Mexico, citing national security concerns and unfair trade practices. Then, in April, he extended the measures to reciprocal rates targeting 57 countries.
Indeed, American businesses and consumers have paid more than $175 billion in tariffs.
On Friday, the Supreme Court ruled in Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trump that IEEPA does not authorize Trump to impose tariffs, thus confirming that the Court of International Trade has exclusive jurisdiction over IEEPA tariffs.
FedEx alleges it incurred costs to expedite shipments through customs and is entitled to a refund of the duties with interest. (Steve Russell/Toronto Star via Getty Images / Getty Images)
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While CBP continued to collect duties during the ongoing litigation, it announced that IEEPA duty collection would cease on Tuesday.
The White House and CBP did not immediately respond to FOX Business’ request for comment.
