Japanese Firms Challenge U.S. Tariffs in Court, Seek Refunds

Nine U.S.-based affiliates of Japanese companies have filed a lawsuit against the U.S. government. They are seeking full refunds for additional tariffs they paid. The companies argue that the tariffs, imposed during the Trump administration, were unlawful. The lawsuit states the government used the International Emergency Economic Powers Act to apply the tariffs without approval from the U.S. Congress. The legal challenge focuses on tariffs placed on certain imported goods. The firms claim the administration overstepped its legal authority. A successful lawsuit could force the U.S. Treasury to refund millions of dollars. The case joins several other legal challenges against the tariff policies.