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U.S. Customs and Border Protection business and news from across the web.- Verizon waives late fees for federal workers affected by partial DHS shutdownVerizon is waiving late fees and offering flexible payment plans for federal workers impacted by the partial government shutdown. This offer extends to any federal employee who can provide employment verification, with the Department of Homeland Security being particularly affected. The shutdown stems from Congress's failure to pass a new funding bill for the DHS.
Feature: Nintendo May Win Its Case Against The US Government, But Tariffs Are Here To StayNintendo is pursuing legal action against the US government to reclaim tariffs paid on imported consoles and accessories, following a Supreme Court ruling that found the tariffs unlawfully imposed. Despite this potential victory, the company faces the prospect of new tariffs being implemented under different legal authorities, which could negate any refunds and lead to continued price increases for consumers. Experts suggest that companies should prepare for ongoing tariff challenges.- Don’t be surprised that the FBI is buying your location dataThe FBI has confirmed it is purchasing location data from data brokers, bypassing the need for warrants under the Fourth Amendment. This data, collected through advertising technology and third-party cookies, allows law enforcement agencies like ICE and the Department of Homeland Security to track individuals. Critics argue this practice circumvents constitutional protections and raises significant privacy concerns.
Nintendo of America sues US government over tariffsNintendo 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 administrationNintendo 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's Lawsuit Against The U.S. Government Is Automatically PausedNintendo of America's lawsuit against the U.S. government regarding tariffs implemented in 2025 has been automatically paused pending the resolution of a related tariff case before the Supreme Court. The company claims these tariffs, enacted under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, have caused significant financial harm and led to price increases and pre-order delays for its products.- Nintendo Is Suing The U.S. Government Over Trump's TariffsNintendo of America is suing the U.S. government to recover over $200 billion in tariffs imposed in 2025. The company argues these tariffs, enacted under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, were unlawful and caused significant harm, including delaying the Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders and increasing the price of existing Nintendo Switch models and accessories.
Nintendo Sues U.S. Government Over Trump's 'Unlawful' Tariffs That Led to Last-Minute Switch 2 Pre-Order Delay, Demands Refund With Interest - IGNNintendo has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. government, seeking a refund with interest for tariffs deemed unlawful by the Supreme Court. The tariffs previously led Nintendo to delay pre-orders for the Nintendo Switch 2 in the U.S. due to their impact on market conditions and pricing.- Nintendo is suing the US government over Trump's tariffsNintendo of America is suing the US government, including the Department of Treasury, Department of Homeland Security, and US Customs & Border Protection, over tariff policies. The company claims it has been harmed by unauthorized executive orders and is seeking a refund for fees paid to import products. This action follows a Supreme Court ruling that found the Trump administration's global tariffs illegal.
Nintendo Is Suing The US Government Over Illegal TariffsNintendo 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.
There Are Just 50 Copies Worldwide of the Extremely Rare Tsukihime Trial Edition, And U.S. Customs Allegedly Just Cut One Up - IGNA collector's extremely rare Tsukihime Trial Edition floppy disk, one of only 50 copies worldwide, was allegedly destroyed by U.S. Customs during import. The collector shared video evidence of the package being resealed with customs tape and the disk physically damaged. The reason for the destruction is unclear, but speculation points to the demo's 'Adult Only' rating potentially violating import laws.