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FedEx sues US government, seeking ‘full refund’ over Trump tariffs

24 février 2026 à 02:54

Firm does not specify amount but seeks reimbursement after supreme court ruled against president last week

FedEx sued the US government on Monday, seeking a refund for the tariffs imposed by Donald Trump that were deemed illegal by the US supreme court last week.

The lawsuit marks the first attempt by a major company to receive reimbursement of their share of an estimated $175bn in levies after the highest court found Trump had overstepped his authority in issuing the tariffs. Other companies are expected to follow.

Millions under road travel bans as blizzard conditions slam US north-east

The Guardian

Par : Sara Braun · Gabrielle Canon and agencies

24 février 2026 à 03:52

Blizzard warnings issued as some areas receive two feet of snow, creating whiteout conditions

Blizzard shuts down the north-east US – in pictures

Millions of people in the north-eastern US were stuck at home on Monday as heavy snow and strong winds created whiteout conditions, grounding flights in the area and leaving hundreds of thousands without power.

By 7pm local time, close to 38in of snow had fallen at Rhode Island’s TF Green international airport, where all scheduled departing and arriving flights had been canceled through the day.