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Nintendo of America sues US government over tariffs
Nintendo of America has filed a lawsuit against the US government seeking refunds for tariffs imposed last year. The company manufactures its hardware in Vietnam and China and argues the tariffs were unlawful. This action follows a Supreme Court decision that struck down global tariffs, leading to new ones being imposed.
Nintendo sues Trump administration
Nintendo of America is suing the Trump administration and several US government agencies in the US Court of International Trade, seeking refunds for tariffs that the Supreme Court later deemed unconstitutional. The company claims these tariffs, amounting to over $200 billion collectively, negatively impacted its business, including causing delays in Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders and increasing accessory costs.
Nintendo Is Suing The US Government Over Illegal Tariffs
Nintendo has filed a lawsuit against the US government seeking a refund for illegal tariffs previously levied under the IEEPA. The company joins other businesses like Costco and Staples in this legal action following a Supreme Court ruling. US Customs and Border Protection has indicated that its systems may take up to 45 days to process such refunds.
