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TLDR BYD has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. government, challenging tariffs imposed by President Trump using IEEPA. The company seeks a refund for tariffs paid since April 2018, claiming they harm its U.S. operations. BYD’s lawsuit is the first by a Chinese automaker to challenge U.S. tariffs on imports. Despite tariffs, BYD overtook Tesla in 2025 global EV sales, delivering 2.26 million vehicles. BYD plans expansion with 13 models, including the U9 Xtreme hypercar, and 3,000 fast-charging stations. Chinese automaker BYD has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. government over tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump. The lawsuit challenges Trump’s use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose tariffs. BYD also seeks a refund for all levies paid since April 2018 as part of its ongoing dispute. BYD’s Legal Challenge Against U.S. Tariffs BYD’s lawsuit is the first by a Chinese carmaker challenging U.S. tariffs on imported goods. The company filed the complaint on January 26 at the U.S. Court of International Trade. In its suit, BYD’s U.S. subsidiaries argue that the IEEPA does not authorize the imposition of tariffs. The complaint asserts that the word “tariff” is not used within the text of the law, invalidating the basis for the levies. BYD’s suit seeks a refund for the tariffs it has already paid since April 2018. The company claims the tariffs unfairly impacted its operations in the U.S., which includes sales of buses, commercial vehicles, batteries, and solar panels. The lawsuit also argues that the levies violate international trade principles by imposing excessive costs on foreign businesses operating in the U.S. Legal Implications and Ongoing Supreme Court Case In addition to BYD’s lawsuit, the U.S. Supreme Court is reviewing a separate case on the legality of the tariffs. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer confirmed that the…

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