FedEx Sues Trump Administration Over Tariffs

Shipping giant seeks full refund of duties paid under overturned tariff program

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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FedEx has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. government seeking a full refund of all tariffs it paid under Donald Trump's emergency tariff program that the U.S. Supreme Court recently ruled unlawful. The company says it has "suffered injury" from having to pay these duties and is entitled to reimbursement.

Why it matters

The Supreme Court's ruling that Trump lacked statutory authority to impose broad tariffs on imported goods has opened the door for businesses to seek refunds of billions paid in duties under the now-invalidated tariff program. FedEx's lawsuit is expected to be the first of many similar cases as companies look to recover these costs.

The details

In an 11-page complaint filed in the U.S. Court of International Trade, FedEx said it and its logistics affiliate paid tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act and are seeking a "full refund" from the U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency, its commissioner, and the United States. FedEx did not disclose the specific amount it is seeking, but executives had previously warned the tariff policies could cut into profits by roughly $1 billion.

  • On February 24, 2026, FedEx filed the lawsuit in the U.S. Court of International Trade in New York.
  • Last week, the Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that Trump lacked statutory authority under IEEPA to impose broad tariffs on imported goods.

The players

FedEx

A global shipping and logistics company that paid tariffs imposed under the Trump administration's emergency tariff program.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

The federal agency named as a defendant in FedEx's lawsuit, responsible for collecting the tariffs that FedEx is seeking a refund for.

Rodney Scott

The commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, also named as a defendant in FedEx's lawsuit.

U.S. Supreme Court

The court that recently ruled 6-3 that Trump lacked statutory authority to impose the broad tariffs that are the subject of FedEx's lawsuit.

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What’s next

Legal experts expect a wave of similar cases as businesses seek to recover billions paid in duties under the now-invalidated tariff program.

The takeaway

FedEx's lawsuit highlights the broader impact of the Supreme Court's ruling against Trump's tariff program, as companies look to recoup the substantial costs they incurred from the now-unlawful duties.