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Nintendo Takes the Tariffs Fight to Washington: Seeks Tariff Refunds
business1 month ago

Nintendo Takes the Tariffs Fight to Washington: Seeks Tariff Refunds

Nintendo of America has sued the U.S. government in the U.S. Court of International Trade, seeking refunds with interest for tariffs paid on imports after a Supreme Court ruling found the Trump-era tariffs illegal; the suit targets the Treasury, Homeland Security and Customs and Border Protection, arguing unlawful execution of tariffs harmed the company. Nintendo notes it has already raised prices on the original Switch due to tariffs and warns ongoing tariff policies could affect pricing for its Switch 2 as RAM shortages and other factors come into play.

Democrats push roughly $1,700 per household in tariff refunds
economy1 month ago

Democrats push roughly $1,700 per household in tariff refunds

Democrats are pressing for about $1,700 per U.S. household in tariff refunds, backed by state governors and a Senate bill to reimburse duties via Customs, arguing tariffs harmed consumers and small businesses after the Supreme Court ruled most tariffs illegal; however, the refund process remains unclear and could take up to 18 months, with funds potentially issued to businesses first and passed along to consumers.

Tariff Refund Clash Escalates as Courts Eye Payouts
business1 month ago

Tariff Refund Clash Escalates as Courts Eye Payouts

Following the Supreme Court's ruling invalidating much of Trump's tariffs, companies including FedEx, Dyson and L’Oréal have filed lawsuits seeking refunds under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, with more than $100 billion at stake. The government had previously pledged refunds if Trump lost but now signals a lengthy fight; Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said refunds could not start for about a month, while roughly 900 claims have been filed in federal court. The outcome could reshape tariff revenues and their effect on U.S. consumers and the economy as courts navigate how and when refunds are issued.