On Friday, Nintendo of America filed a federal lawsuit against the US government. The company is seeking refunds, with interest, for tariffs it has paid since February 1, 2025. The tariffs covered imported goods including consoles and accessories. The move comes just over two weeks after the US Supreme Court struck down sweeping tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump on imports from overseas nations. In a 6–3 decision, the court ruled that he exceeded his authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA).
Nintendo Complaint Says US Government Tariffs Delayed Switch 2 Preorders
In its complaint, Nintendo argued that the tariffs were unlawfully collected and that companies importing goods into the United States are entitled to refunds following the Supreme Court’s ruling. The company said it had paid duties on consoles and related accessories, which could represent a substantial sum if refunds are granted. The complaint also claims the tariff regime materially harmed Nintendo’s business operations, forcing a delay to the start of preorders for the Nintendo Switch 2 in the United States.
Nintendo described the financial and logistical impacts as a direct consequence of duties it considers unlawfully collected. It confirmed that a lawsuit had been filed but declined to provide further details, including the amount it is seeking or the next steps it plans to take. By emphasizing these challenges, the company highlighted the broader consequences of the tariff regime for businesses dependent on timely imports and competitive pricing, showing how tariffs can ripple across operations, consumer demand and market strategy.
Several Companies Demanding Tariff Money Back
Nintendo’s lawsuit is part of a growing wave of legal challenges to tariffs imposed under the Trump administration. Since the Supreme Court struck down the duties, hundreds of major companies, including the likes of FedEx, Costco, BYD and Toyota, have filed claims in the US Court of International Trade (USCIT), seeking refunds. In addition, a coalition of US states, led by the New York attorney general, has sued to block newly imposed tariffs, highlighting the broad legal pushback against the US government’s trade policies.
