Nintendo sues the U.S. government for a refund on tariffs

Source: TechCrunch

Background

Nintendo filed a lawsuit against the U.S. government on Friday over its extraction of tariffs from global businesses. The gaming giant is seeking a refund for any duties it paid due to President Donald Trump’s executive orders that invoke the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA).

The lawsuit was filed in the U.S. Court of International Trade after a Supreme Court decision struck down the tariffs that the president imposed under IEEPA, finding that he exceeded his authority. More than a thousand other companies have already sued for refunds on the tariffs they paid; according to Nintendo’s complaint, viewed by TechCrunch, these tariffs have resulted in the collection of over $200 billion on imports in total.

Nintendo’s Statement

“We can confirm that we have filed a request,” Nintendo told TechCrunch in a statement. “We have nothing else to share on the topic.”

Political Context

In response to the Supreme Court’s decision — which President Trump called “extraordinarily anti‑American” — he raised tariffs from 10 % to 15 %. Twenty‑four states have now sued, arguing that the president has again overstepped the limits of his power by making this change.