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Posted on January 9, 2026
4 min readLast updated: March 10, 2026
Add as preferred source on GoogleGlobal companies are challenging US tariffs in court, seeking refunds for duties paid under IEEPA. The Supreme Court's decision could impact $150 billion in tariffs.
Feb 19 (Reuters) - Thousands of companies around the world have filed lawsuits challenging U.S. President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs and sought refunds on duties paid.
The U.S. Supreme Court has not yet released opinions in argued cases. On February 3, U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said The Supreme Court is taking its time to rule on a case challenging the legality of Trump's tariffs given the "enormous" stakes involved.
Any decision on tariffs will focus on the legality of levies on goods imported from several trading partners, including China, India and Brazil, that Trump has imposed by invoking a 1977 law meant for use during national emergencies.
Company executives, customs brokers and trade lawyers are bracing for a ruling, and a potential fight over obtaining perhaps $150 billion in refunds from the U.S. government for duties already paid by importers if he loses.
Here are some of the major companies that have filed cases against the administration so far:
Company Date Filed Details
BYD February The Chinese automaker has filed a
9, 2026 lawsuit against the U.S. government
challenging President Trump's bid to
use sweeping authority to impose
tariffs, and requesting a refund for
all levies it paid since last April,
court documents show.
February The luxury company sued
Prada 6, 2026 the U.S. government and requested
the U.S. Court of International
Trade to order a refund of the IEEPA
duties collected.
January The office supply
Staples 20, 2026 company filed a lawsuit against the
U.S. government seeking a refund for
the IEEPA duties collected, saying
the tariffs were unlawful.
January 8, A subsidiary of the
Tom 2026 fashion group sued the U.S.
Ford government requesting the court to
Distribut order the government to refund the
ion IEEPA duties collected on imports
along with interest.
J Crew January 6, The New York-based company sought
Group 2026 similar protections as Dole Fresh,
including a full refund of tariffs
paid under the IEEPA to date.
Dole January 2, Filed a lawsuit to seek a
Fresh 2026 declaration that tariffs under IEEPA
Fruit were unlawful, a full refund for all
Company tariffs under the order paid to the
U.S., and an injunction to prevent
imposition of future tariffs under
the order.
GoPro December Filed a protective suit at the CIT
24, 2025 to challenge Trump's IEEPA‑based
tariffs and secure refunds of duties
paid on imported camera equipment.
The company sued U.S.
Barnes December Customs and Border Protection to
& Noble 22, 2025 seek refunds of IEEPA duties and a
Purchasin ruling that President Trump lacks
g authority under IEEPA to impose
tariffs.
BorgWarne December The auto parts maker filed a lawsuit
r 12, 2025 asking for the CIT to hold the
tariffs imposed under IEEPA
unlawful, and sought protection for
its right to a complete refund of
tariffs paid, according to a court
filing.
Goodyear December Filed a protective
Tire & 10, 2025 lawsuit at the U.S. Court of
Rubber International Trade (CIT)
Company challenging the tariffs imposed
under emergency powers, and sought a
right to a refund and an injunction
preventing further tariffs under the
IEEPA.
Costco November Sued the U.S. government
Wholesale 28, 2025 to ensure it will receive refunds if
the Supreme Court rejects President
Donald Trump's bid for sweeping
authority to impose tariffs.
EssilorLu November Filed to overturn
xottica 26, 2025 sweeping IEEPA tariffs and preserve
refund rights as duties on imported
frames and lenses became costly
under the emergency tariff regime.
Alcoa November Joined wave of importers
26, 2025 challenging IEEPA tariffs, seeking a
declaration the duties are unlawful
and demanding refunds of all amounts
paid.
Toyota November Filed protective suits
subsidiar 21, 2025 to challenge the legality of IEEPA
ies tariffs and ensure access to
refunds.
Bumble November Argued trafficking‑based and
Bee Foods 18, 2025 reciprocal tariffs were unlawful
under IEEPA and requested full
reimbursement of duties.
Revlon November Sought to suspend liquidation and
14, 2025 recover tariff payments, arguing
IEEPA does not authorize the
sweeping tariffs imposed by the
administration.
Kawasaki November Sued to contest
Motors 13, 2025 emergency tariff orders and avoid
Manufactu losing refund rights ahead of
ring Corp liquidation.
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Yokohama November Filed to challenge IEEPA
Tire 10, 2025 tariffs and seek refunds, arguing
duties were imposed without legal
authority.
Yamazaki November Challenged emergency
Mazak 10, 2025 tariffs that increased costs for
imported machinery, seeking refunds
and declaratory relief.
Source: Court filings
(Reporting by Kritika Lamba, Sanskriti Shekhar, Juveria Tabassum and Angela Christy M in Bengaluru; Editing by Sweta Singh, Saumyadeb Chakrabarty and Maju Samuel)
A refund is the return of money to a customer for a product or service that was not satisfactory or was returned.
The U.S. Supreme Court is the highest court in the United States, which has the ultimate jurisdiction over all federal and state court cases.
The legality of tariffs refers to whether the imposition of tariffs complies with laws and regulations, including international trade agreements.
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