U.S. Supreme Court

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Last mentioned: Mar 22, 2026

Timeline

  1. Refund Filing Window

    Anticipated start of major corporate legal filings for duty restitution.

  2. Corporate Coalition Grows

    Major retailers and logistics firms join the refund movement following FedEx's lead.

  3. FedEx and thousands of other companies file lawsuits in the Court of International Trade.

  4. The Supreme Court overturns the tariffs, citing violations of the Administrative Procedure Act.

  5. FedEx sues for a full refund, rejecting the government's partial repayment plan.

  6. Effective Date

    The global tariffs are scheduled to take effect at 12:01 a.m. ET.

  7. FedEx Files Suit

    FedEx officially launches litigation for full restitution of paid duties.

  8. Rate Hiked to 15%

    Trump increases the rate to 15%, citing Section 122 of the 1974 Trade Act.

  9. Market Reaction

    Global markets process the shift from permanent to temporary but broad-based tariffs.

  10. Tariff Collection Halt

    Customs and Border Protection expected to pause 'Liberation Day' duty collections.

  11. White House Response

    President Trump holds a press conference criticizing the judicial 'setback' and vowing countermoves.

  12. 10% Global Tariff Signed

    Trump signs a new executive order establishing a 10% universal tariff on all nations.

  13. Market Reaction

    Global trade partners and supply chain managers express uncertainty as the new order takes immediate effect.

  14. SCOTUS Ruling

    The U.S. Supreme Court invalidates Trump's previous tariff initiative, citing executive overreach.

  15. 10% Tariff Announced

    Trump announces a 10% global tariff as an immediate reaction to the court's decision.

  16. Supreme Court Ruling

    A 6-3 majority strikes down the President's unilateral global tariff authority.

  17. Executive Retaliation

    Trump denounces the ruling and signs an executive order repealing the struck-down tariffs.

  18. New Levy Imposed

    A new 10% duty is proclaimed for 150 days, utilizing a different legal authority.

  19. SCOTUS Ruling

    Supreme Court strikes down the tariffs as unconstitutional in a 6-3 decision.

  20. Supreme Court Ruling

    The SCOTUS declares the sweeping tariff program illegal and unconstitutional.

Stories mentioning U.S. Supreme Court 11

Financial Regulation Bullish

FedEx Joins Corporate Surge for Tariff Refunds After Illegal Ruling

FedEx has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. government to recover billions in tariff payments following a landmark Supreme Court ruling that declared certain Trump-era trade levies illegal. This move signals a massive legal and fiscal challenge for the Treasury as thousands of American companies prepare to reclaim duties paid under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.

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Financial Regulation Bearish

Trump Pivots to 10% Global Tariff Following Supreme Court Legal Setback

Following a Supreme Court ruling that limited the administration's initial trade strategy, President Trump has signed a new executive order imposing a 10% universal tariff on all imports. The move creates a 'murky' outlook for global businesses as the administration shifts from targeted levies to a broad-based trade tax effective almost immediately.

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Financial Regulation Neutral

Supreme Court Voids IEEPA Tariffs: A $175B Refund Crisis Looms

The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled 6-3 that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) does not authorize the President to impose tariffs, declaring 2025's sweeping trade levies unconstitutional. This decision creates a potential $175 billion liability for the federal government and leaves importers scrambling for a refund mechanism.

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