Nintendo files a lawsuit against the US government to recover customs duties

Nintendo filed a lawsuit against the US government on Friday for extracting tariffs from global companies. The gaming giant is seeking to recover any fees it paid due to President Donald Trump’s executive orders invoking the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA).

This lawsuit, filed before the US Court of International Trade, comes after the Supreme Court’s decision to nullify the tariffs imposed by the president under the IEEPA, arguing that he had exceeded his authority. More than a thousand other companies have already filed lawsuits seeking refunds of the tariffs they pay; According to Nintendo’s complaint, seen by TechCrunch, these tariffs resulted in more than $200 billion in imports in total.

“We can confirm that we have placed an order,” Nintendo told TechCrunch in a statement. “We have nothing further to share on this matter.”

In response to the Supreme Court’s decision — which he called “deeply anti-American” — President Trump raised tariffs from 10% to 15%. Now, 24 states have filed a lawsuit arguing that the president has once again exceeded the limits of his authority by making the change.