- Updated: February 27, 2026
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FedEx to Refund Customers After Supreme Court Declares Trump Tariffs Illegal
The article discusses FedEx’s response to a recent Supreme Court ruling regarding tariffs imposed by former President Donald Trump. The Supreme Court found that tariffs enacted under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) were beyond the president’s authority, labeling them as “illegal.” FedEx has promised to refund customers for these tariffs if the company receives refunds from the government. This commitment comes after FedEx filed a lawsuit in the US Court of International Trade seeking a full refund of the tariff payments it made on behalf of its customers.
The context involves a broader legal and economic battle over tariffs that Trump imposed on imports from countries like China, Canada, and Mexico, as well as reciprocal tariffs on other countries. These tariffs affected many companies, leading over 1,000 businesses, including big names like Costco and L’Oréal, to file similar lawsuits in an effort to recover funds.
The nuances of the situation highlight the complexities of international trade laws and the ongoing legal processes to determine the outcome of these tariff disputes. While FedEx has expressed its intention to pass along any refunds to its customers, the exact process and timing depend on further guidance from the courts and government. Additionally, even after the Supreme Court’s ruling, Trump introduced a new 10 percent tariff under the Trade Act of 1974, indicating that the tariff issue is far from resolved.