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    Factbox: Global companies that have sued the US government for tariff refunds

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    10/03/2026 16:41
    Adds Mondelez and FedEx in table

March 10 (Reuters) - Thousands of companies around the world have filed lawsuits challenging U.S. President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs and sought refunds on duties paid.

The U.S. Supreme Court has not yet released opinions in argued cases. On February 3, U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said The Supreme Court is taking its time to rule on a case challenging the legality of Trump's tariffs given the "enormous" stakes involved.

Any decision on tariffs will focus on the legality of levies on goods imported from several trading partners, including China, India and Brazil, that Trump has imposed by invoking a 1977 law meant for use during national emergencies.

Company executives, customs brokers and trade lawyers are bracing for a ruling, and a potential fight over obtaining perhaps $150 billion in refunds from the U.S. government for duties already paid by importers if he loses.

Here are some of the major companies that have filed cases against the administration so far:


    CompanyDate FiledDetails
    MondelezMarch 6, 2026The Cadbury-parent sued the U.S. government and requested a refund of all IEEPA duties collected.
    FedExFebruary 23, 2026Global transportation company FedEx filed a lawsuit in the U.S. Court of International Trade seeking a refund for President Donald Trump's emergency tariffs.
    BYDFebruary 9, 2026The Chinese automaker has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. government challenging President Trump's bid to use sweeping authority to impose tariffs, and requesting a refund for all levies it paid since last April, court documents show.
    PradaFebruary 6, 2026The luxury company sued the U.S. government and requested the U.S. Court of International Trade to order a refund of the IEEPA duties collected.
    StaplesJanuary 20, 2026The office supply company filed a lawsuit against the U.S. government seeking a refund for the IEEPA duties collected, saying the tariffs were unlawful.
    Tom Ford DistributionJanuary 8, 2026A subsidiary of the fashion group sued the U.S. government requesting the court to order the government to refund the IEEPA duties collected on imports along with interest.
    J Crew GroupJanuary 6, 2026The New York-based company sought similar protections as Dole Fresh, including a full refund of tariffs paid under the IEEPA to date.
    Dole Fresh Fruit CompanyJanuary 2, 2026Filed a lawsuit to seek a declaration that tariffs under IEEPA were unlawful, a full refund for all tariffs under the order paid to the U.S., and an injunction to prevent imposition of future tariffs under the order.
    GoPro GPRO.ODecember 24, 2025Filed a protective suit at the CIT to challenge Trump's IEEPA‑based tariffs and secure refunds of duties paid on imported camera equipment.
    Barnes & Noble PurchasingDecember 22, 2025The company sued U.S. Customs and Border Protection to seek refunds of IEEPA duties and a ruling that President Trump lacks authority under IEEPA to impose tariffs.
    BorgWarnerDecember 12, 2025The auto parts maker filed a lawsuit asking for the CIT to hold the tariffs imposed under IEEPA unlawful, and sought protection for its right to a complete refund of tariffs paid, according to a court filing.
    Goodyear Tire & Rubber CompanyDecember 10, 2025Filed a protective lawsuit at the U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT) challenging the tariffs imposed under emergency powers, and sought a right to a refund and an injunction preventing further tariffs under the IEEPA.
    Costco Wholesale COST.ONovember 28, 2025Sued the U.S. government to ensure it will receive refunds if the Supreme Court rejects President Donald Trump's bid for sweeping authority to impose tariffs.
    EssilorLuxottica ESLX.PANovember 26, 2025Filed to overturn sweeping IEEPA tariffs and preserve refund rights as duties on imported frames and lenses became costly under the emergency tariff regime.
    Alcoa AA.NNovember 26, 2025Joined wave of importers challenging IEEPA tariffs, seeking a declaration the duties are unlawful and demanding refunds of all amounts paid.
    Toyota subsidiariesNovember 21, 2025Filed protective suits to challenge the legality of IEEPA tariffs and ensure access to refunds.
    Bumble Bee FoodsNovember 18, 2025Argued trafficking‑based and reciprocal tariffs were unlawful under IEEPA and requested full reimbursement of duties.
    RevlonNovember 14, 2025Sought to suspend liquidation and recover tariff payments, arguing IEEPA does not authorize the sweeping tariffs imposed by the administration.
    Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corp USA & affiliatesNovember 13, 2025Sued to contest emergency tariff orders and avoid losing refund rights ahead of liquidation.
    Yokohama TireNovember 10, 2025Filed to challenge IEEPA tariffs and seek refunds, arguing duties were imposed without legal authority.
    Yamazaki MazakNovember 10, 2025Challenged emergency tariffs that increased costs for imported machinery, seeking refunds and declaratory relief.
    

     Source: Court filings

 (Reporting by Kritika Lamba, Sanskriti Shekhar, Juveria Tabassum and Angela Christy M in Bengaluru; Editing by Sweta Singh, Saumyadeb Chakrabarty, Maju Samuel and Shinjini Ganguli)

 ((Juveria.Tabassum@thomsonreuters.com))

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