--- title: "FACTBOX-Global companies that have sued the US government for tariff refunds" description: "Thousands of global companies have filed lawsuits against the U.S. government seeking refunds for tariffs imposed by President Trump. The U.S. Supreme Court is yet to rule on the legality of these tar" type: "news" locale: "en" url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/276368439.md" published_at: "2026-02-19T18:52:23.000Z" --- # FACTBOX-Global companies that have sued the US government for tariff refunds > Thousands of global companies have filed lawsuits against the U.S. government seeking refunds for tariffs imposed by President Trump. The U.S. Supreme Court is yet to rule on the legality of these tariffs, which were enacted under a 1977 law. Major companies like BYD, Prada, Staples, and GoPro are among those challenging the tariffs, potentially seeking $150 billion in refunds. The outcome could significantly impact trade relations with countries like China, India, and Brazil. Feb 19 (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: Company Date Filed Details BYD February The Chinese automaker has filed a 9, 2026 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. February The luxury company sued Prada 6, 2026 the U.S. government and requested the U.S. Court of International Trade to order a refund of the IEEPA duties collected. January The office supply Staples 20, 2026 company filed a lawsuit against the U.S. government seeking a refund for the IEEPA duties collected, saying the tariffs were unlawful. January 8, A subsidiary of the Tom 2026 fashion group sued the U.S. Ford government requesting the court to Distribut order the government to refund the ion IEEPA duties collected on imports along with interest. J Crew January 6, The New York-based company sought Group 2026 similar protections as Dole Fresh, including a full refund of tariffs paid under the IEEPA to date. Dole January 2, Filed a lawsuit to seek a Fresh 2026 declaration that tariffs under IEEPA Fruit were unlawful, a full refund for all Company tariffs under the order paid to the U.S., and an injunction to prevent imposition of future tariffs under the order. GoPro December Filed a protective suit at the CIT (GPRO.O) 24, 2025 to challenge Trump’s IEEPA-based tariffs and secure refunds of duties paid on imported camera equipment. The company sued U.S. Barnes December Customs and Border Protection to & Noble 22, 2025 seek refunds of IEEPA duties and a Purchasin ruling that President Trump lacks g authority under IEEPA to impose tariffs. BorgWarne December The auto parts maker filed a lawsuit r 12, 2025 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 December Filed a protective Tire & 10, 2025 lawsuit at the U.S. Court of Rubber International Trade (CIT) Company challenging the tariffs imposed under emergency powers, and sought a right to a refund and an injunction preventing further tariffs under the ### IEEPA. Costco November Sued the U.S. government Wholesale 28, 2025 to ensure it will receive refunds if (COST.O) the Supreme Court rejects President Donald Trump’s bid for sweeping authority to impose tariffs. EssilorLu November Filed to overturn xottica 26, 2025 sweeping IEEPA tariffs and preserve (ESLX.PA) refund rights as duties on imported frames and lenses became costly under the emergency tariff regime. Alcoa November Joined wave of importers (AA.N) 26, 2025 challenging IEEPA tariffs, seeking a declaration the duties are unlawful and demanding refunds of all amounts paid. Toyota November Filed protective suits subsidiar 21, 2025 to challenge the legality of IEEPA ies tariffs and ensure access to refunds. Bumble November Argued trafficking-based and Bee Foods 18, 2025 reciprocal tariffs were unlawful under IEEPA and requested full reimbursement of duties. Revlon November Sought to suspend liquidation and 14, 2025 recover tariff payments, arguing IEEPA does not authorize the sweeping tariffs imposed by the administration. Kawasaki November Sued to contest Motors 13, 2025 emergency tariff orders and avoid Manufactu losing refund rights ahead of ring Corp liquidation. USA & affiliate s Yokohama November Filed to challenge IEEPA Tire 10, 2025 tariffs and seek refunds, arguing duties were imposed without legal authority. Yamazaki November Challenged emergency Mazak 10, 2025 tariffs that increased costs for imported machinery, seeking refunds and declaratory relief. 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