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Supreme Court Invalidates Trump's Tariffs, Sparks Legal Battle

3/1/2026

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The Supreme Court ruled that tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump were illegal, invalidating an estimated $130 billion to $175 billion in tariffs.
At least two retail customers filed class-action lawsuits against FedEx and EssilorLuxottica to obtain refunds for the tariffs.
Following the ruling, numerous companies, including Dyson and L’Oreal, filed claims for refunds, and the Trump administration dismissed these claims, signaling a lengthy legal battle.

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The Supreme Court ruled that tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump were illegal, invalidating an estimated $130 billion to $175 billion in tariffs.
At least two retail customers filed class-action lawsuits against FedEx and EssilorLuxottica to obtain refunds for the tariffs.
Following the ruling, numerous companies, including Dyson and L’Oreal, filed claims for refunds, and the Trump administration dismissed these claims, signaling a lengthy legal battle.