Office of the United States Trade Representative

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Last mentioned: Mar 11, 2026

Timeline

  1. USTR Response Due

    Deadline for the government to file initial responses to the lead test cases.

  2. Mass Filing Wave

    First major wave of corporate lawsuits filed in the Court of International Trade.

  3. SCOTUS Ruling

    Supreme Court strikes down broad application of IEEPA for indefinite tariffs.

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Corporate Giants File for Billions in Tariff Refunds Following SCOTUS Ruling

A massive wave of litigation has hit the U.S. Court of International Trade as major corporations, including Tesla and Target, seek billions in refunds for tariffs previously imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). This legal surge follows a landmark Supreme Court decision in February 2026 that struck down the broad application of these trade levies.

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