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Macro EconomyMedium•24 February 2026•
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FedEx Sues US Government to Recover Tariffs Imposed by Trump

Key Facts

1FedEx filed a lawsuit against the US seeking a full refund of tariffs paid under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA).
2The lawsuit follows a Supreme Court ruling that President Trump’s use of IEEPA to impose tariffs lacked legal authorization.
3The lawsuit targets tariffs imposed on Mexico, Canada, and China, as well as a 10% baseline tariff on all imports.

FedEx filed a lawsuit on Monday against the United States in the Court of International Trade, seeking a full refund of tariffs paid under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). The legal action follows a Supreme Court ruling last week which determined that tariffs imposed by former President Donald Trump last year lacked proper legal authorization. The lawsuit specifically targets duties on imports from Mexico, Canada, and China, as well as the 10% baseline tariff applied to all imports. In addition to the principal amounts, FedEx is seeking interest and legal fees, potentially resulting in a significant cash windfall for the logistics giant. A successful outcome could pave the way for other major importers to seek similar relief, creating a new fiscal challenge for the US government. This development signals a potential unwinding of significant trade barriers and a major shift in the US trade landscape.