Supreme Court Declares Trump Emergency Tariffs Unconstitutional The U.S. Supreme Court issued a 6‑3 ruling that the tariffs imposed under the 1977 International Emergency Economic Powers Act exceeded presidential authority, rendering them void and ending their effect after midnight EST Tuesday [1][2][3]. The decision explicitly rejected the administration’s use of IEEPA to levy duties on nearly all trading partners. Legal analysts note the ruling opens the door for companies to seek refunds of payments made under the now‑invalid tariffs.

FedEx Files Lawsuit Seeking Full Refund of Paid Duties On Monday, FedEx lodged a complaint in the U.S. Court of International Trade demanding a complete refund of all duties it paid while acting as importer of record [1][2][3]. The filing names U.S. Customs and Border Protection and its commissioner Rodney S. Scott as defendants but does not disclose the total amount sought. FedEx’s statement emphasized protecting its rights and cited the Supreme Court decision as the legal basis for the claim.

Customs and Border Protection to Cease Tariff Collection CBP issued a bulletin confirming that the emergency tariffs will no longer be enforced after the Tuesday midnight deadline, aligning agency actions with the Court’s ruling [2][3]. The agency’s announcement signals the immediate termination of IEEPA‑based collections nationwide. No further guidance was provided on the process for processing refund claims.

Senate Democrats Introduce Bill to Return Hundreds of Billions Twenty‑two Senate Democrats, including Ron Wyden, Ed Markey and Jeanne Shaheen, introduced legislation requiring the Treasury to refund roughly $175 billion in tariff revenues, with interest, within 180 days [2][3]. Analysts cited in the BBC report estimate the tariffs generated about $130 billion in extra revenue, highlighting a discrepancy in the figures cited by lawmakers [1]. The bill faces slim odds of passage but reflects growing congressional pressure on the administration.

President Trump Vows Higher Global Tariffs After Court Loss President Trump condemned the justices who voted against him, calling them “disloyal” and “lapdogs,” and announced plans to impose a worldwide tariff of 15%, up from the 10% he mentioned immediately after the ruling [2][3][1]. He framed the court’s decision as an affront to the Constitution and signaled a shift toward broader trade retaliation. The statement underscores the administration’s intent to pursue alternative tariff strategies despite the legal setback.