Nintendo of America files a lawsuit against the US government concerning tariffs

Nintendo of America initiated legal action against the United States government, challenging trade measures imposed last year.

The legal complaint, obtained by Aftermath, calls on the US Court of International Trade for a refund of the tariffs with interest. These tariffs have reportedly amassed over $200 billion from imports worldwide.

The lawsuit names several US agencies as defendants, including the Department of the Treasury, Homeland Security, the US Trade Representative's Office, Customs and Border Protection, and the Department of Commerce.

Nintendo claims standing in the lawsuit as it is responsible for importing goods affected by the International Emergency Economic Powers Act duties. The company produces most of its hardware and accessories in Vietnam and China.

The organization confirmed the filing but stated it had no further comments at this time.

According to PC Gamer, Nintendo joins over 1,000 other companies, such as FedEx and Costco, in pursuing legal action against the US government regarding these tariffs.

These legal challenges arise after the Supreme Court removed many global tariffs implemented by former US President Donald Trump last month.

In reaction, Trump established a new 10% tariff through Section 122, a previously unused law, as indicated by BBC News.

The tariffs from the US started in April, coinciding with Nintendo’s preparations to launch the Switch 2 in June. Pre-orders in the US were postponed from April 9 to April 24, although the launch date remained unchanged.

Accessory prices for the Switch 2 increased, yet the console price stayed the same. Nintendo stated that tariffs did not impact the $449.49 price tag.

The company previously mentioned possible price adjustments based on market conditions.

Nintendo's president, Shuntaro Furukawa, stated, "In the instance of any imposed tariffs, we recognize them as a cost element and adjust our pricing strategy accordingly."

Furukawa explained, "[2025] marks our first new dedicated video game release in eight years. Thus, maintaining platform momentum is crucial for our video game segment."

He added that if assumptions about tariffs evolve, Nintendo would evaluate suitable price modifications by considering market circumstances.