FedEx to Return Tariff Refunds to Customers

Delivery company says it will pass along any refunds it receives from Trump-era tariffs.

Published on Feb. 26, 2026

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FedEx announced that it will return any tariff refunds it receives from the U.S. government to the shippers and customers who originally paid the tariffs. The delivery company filed a lawsuit to request a refund on the tariffs imposed by former President Trump under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, which the Supreme Court recently ruled were illegal.

Why it matters

This move by FedEx is significant as it aims to provide relief to businesses and consumers who were impacted by the controversial tariffs imposed during the Trump administration. The process of issuing refunds, however, is expected to be complex and lengthy.

The details

FedEx said it will return any tariff refunds it receives to the shippers and customers who originally paid the charges, though the exact process and timeline for issuing those refunds is still unclear. More than 1,000 companies have filed lawsuits seeking to recoup costs from the illegal tariffs, including major retailers like Costco and Revlon.

  • On Friday, the Supreme Court ruled that the tariffs imposed under the IEEPA were illegal.
  • FedEx filed its lawsuit in the U.S. Court of International Trade to request a refund on the tariffs it paid.

The players

FedEx

A major delivery company that is seeking refunds on tariffs it paid during the Trump administration.

Donald Trump

The former U.S. president who imposed the tariffs under the IEEPA that were later ruled illegal by the Supreme Court.

Costco

A large U.S. retailer that is among the over 1,000 companies that have filed lawsuits to recoup costs from the illegal tariffs.

Revlon

A major U.S. consumer products company that is also seeking to recover tariff costs through legal action.

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What they’re saying

“If refunds are issued to FedEx, we will issue refunds to the shippers and consumers who originally bore those charges.”

— FedEx (FedEx statement)

What’s next

The process for issuing refunds to companies and individuals who paid the illegal tariffs is still being determined, with the Liberty Justice Center and co-counsel Neal Katyal filing motions this week to help set up a system for refunds.

The takeaway

This case highlights the complex aftermath of the Trump administration's controversial tariff policies, with businesses and consumers now seeking relief through the courts. FedEx's commitment to passing along any refunds it receives is a positive step, but the full resolution of this issue remains uncertain.