Nintendo of America has initiated legal proceedings against the US government, targeting the Department of the Treasury, Department of Homeland Security, and US Customs and Border Protection, regarding its tariff measures, according to Aftermath. The gaming powerhouse increased Nintendo Switch prices in August 2025 amid 'market conditions,' yet the cost of the latest Switch 2 model remains the same for now.
The case, submitted to the US Court of International Trade, references a February Supreme Court decision that supported prior judicial findings declaring the Trump administration's worldwide tariffs invalid. Nintendo's legal team argues that the firm has suffered significant damage from the improper implementation and enforcement of 'unauthorized Executive Orders,' along with the import duties already settled for bringing goods into the US. The company demands a swift reimbursement, including interest, for these payments. In an official remark, Nintendo of America noted, 'We can confirm we filed a request.' The statement added, 'We have nothing else to share on this topic.'
Although Congress typically establishes taxes and trade regulations, President Donald Trump enacted various international tariffs during his initial year in office through executive actions and the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), which grants the president broader authority over commerce in times of international crises. The administration viewed these tariffs as tools to penalize adversaries and negotiate with trading allies, though numerous businesses have shifted the higher import expenses to consumers.
By affirming rulings from the US District Court for the District of Columbia and the US Court of International Trade, the Supreme Court stripped the Trump administration of its power to impose tariffs under IEEPA, yet it offered no guidance on reimbursing the unlawfully gathered funds to affected firms. Similar to Nintendo, various other enterprises are pursuing court actions to secure their repayments.
According to The Guardian, US Customs and Border Protection is developing a mechanism to handle reimbursements for impacted businesses, though this may not signal the conclusion of the Trump-era tariff approach. Following the Supreme Court's ruling, the President stated during a news briefing his intention to enact tariffs through alternative, more limited avenues. Beyond tariffs, Nintendo confronts additional challenges, including a potential need to elevate console prices due to the ongoing shortage of RAM.