FedEx to Return Tariff Refunds to Customers

Delivery company will pass along any refunds from Trump-era tariffs to shippers and customers.

Published on Feb. 26, 2026

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FedEx announced that it will return any tariff refunds it receives to the shippers and customers who originally paid the tariffs. This comes after FedEx filed a lawsuit seeking a refund on the tariffs imposed by former President Trump under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, which the Supreme Court recently ruled as illegal.

Why it matters

The return of tariff refunds to FedEx customers is significant as it provides financial relief to businesses and individuals who were impacted by the controversial Trump-era tariffs. This move by FedEx demonstrates a commitment to supporting its customers and passing along any potential savings.

The details

FedEx filed a lawsuit in the U.S. Court of International Trade seeking a refund on the tariffs it paid under the Trump administration's use of the IEEPA. On Friday, the Supreme Court ruled that these tariffs were illegal, opening the door for refunds. In its statement, FedEx said it will return any refund money it receives directly to the shippers and customers who originally paid the tariffs.

  • On Thursday, FedEx issued a statement about its plans to return tariff refunds.
  • On Friday, the Supreme Court ruled that the Trump-era tariffs imposed under the IEEPA were illegal.

The players

FedEx

A major American delivery company that filed a lawsuit seeking refunds on tariffs it paid during the Trump administration.

Donald Trump

The former President of the United States who imposed tariffs under the IEEPA that were later ruled illegal by the Supreme Court.

U.S. Supreme Court

The highest court in the United States that ruled the Trump administration's use of the IEEPA to impose tariffs was illegal.

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What’s next

FedEx will now wait to receive any tariff refunds from the government and then promptly return that money to its customers who originally paid the tariffs.

The takeaway

This move by FedEx demonstrates a commitment to supporting its customers and passing along any potential savings from the reversal of the controversial Trump-era tariffs, which were recently ruled illegal by the Supreme Court.