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

Nintendo of America has initiated legal proceedings against the US government regarding trade measures categorized as "unlawful" that were implemented last year.

The company has filed a complaint in the US Court of International Trade, as detailed by Aftermath, seeking reimbursement of tariffs "with interest" since their inception.

Nintendo's case argues that US government entities have imposed tariffs totaling over $200 billion on imported goods from almost all global nations.

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

According to Nintendo's legal team, "[Nintendo of America] has standing to sue because it is the importer of record for goods that were subject to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act duties." Most of the company's hardware and accessories are produced in Vietnam and China.

The lawsuit filing was confirmed by the platform holder, though they declined to provide further comment.

Nintendo is not alone in this legal action; as noted by PC Gamer, it joins over 1,000 other companies, such as FedEx and Costco, in suing the government over the tariffs.

The wave of lawsuits comes after a Supreme Court ruling that overturned numerous global tariffs established by former President Donald Trump.

Trump, in response, applied a 10% tariff through Section 122, an infrequently used law, as reported by BBC News.

The tariffs were implemented last April, coinciding with Nintendo's launch of the Switch 2 in June. Delays in US pre-orders from April 9 to April 24 occurred, though the actual release date remained unchanged.

While prices for the Switch 2's accessories increased, the console’s price stayed at $449.49. Nintendo has reassured that tariffs were not included in this price.

However, Nintendo had previously indicated that prices might fluctuate based on market conditions.

Company president Shuntaro Furukawa stated, "Our basic policy is to recognize tariffs as a cost wherever imposed, incorporating them into the price structure."

He further noted, "[2025] is a pivotal year for us with the first new video game platform launch in eight years, so our focus remains on sustaining platform momentum, crucial for our video game platform."

Furukawa concluded: "Should the tariff landscape change, we will assess potential price adjustments, considering market circumstances."