Nintendo sues the US government over tariffs — Japanese videogame giant seeks 200 billion refund with interest
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Nintendo Challenges US Over Massive Tariff ChargesSince February 2025, Nintendo seeks a refund of over $200 billion in tariffs imposed under Trump-era orders.
Key FactsMar 7, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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- Nintendo of America filed a lawsuit on March 6, 2026, contesting tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.
- The complaint addresses ten executive orders that levied import duties on goods from multiple countries since early 2025.
- Due to these tariffs, Nintendo postponed Switch 2 preorders and raised accessory prices in mid-2025.
- The suit demands reimbursement of tariffs paid with interest, coverage of legal fees, and reprocessing of import entries.
if tariffs imposed on plaintiffs during these appeals are ultimately held unlawful, then the government will issue refunds to plaintiffs, including any post-judgment interest that accrues.— U.S. government (as stated in the V.O.S. Selections v. Trump litigation, cited in Nintendo's complaint).
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