Nintendo Switches Lanes, Sues US Over Tariffs

Tariffs implemented by President Donald Trump were struck down by the Supreme Court last month. Since then, companies that were subjected to those fees, such as FedEx and Dollar General, sued the federal government, and Nintendo wants a piece of the action. 

Nintendo filed a lawsuit against the federal government in the US Court of International Trade on Friday, as first spotted by Aftermath. The complaint seeks refunds of tariffs Nintendo paid, plus interest, and asks the court to declare the tariffs unlawful and stop the government from collecting them going forward. 

"Since February 1, 2025, President Trump has executed the unlawful Executive Orders, imposing tariffs on imports from a vast swath of countries," Nintendo said in the complaint. 

When reached for comment, Nintendo of America confirmed the lawsuit. 

"We can confirm that we filed a request. We have nothing ...