# Rivian sues US government for refund of Trump-era tariffs

Rivian has filed a lawsuit against the US government demanding a full refund of tariffs paid on imported materials under the Trump administration. The electric vehicle maker argues that the tariffs were unlawfully imposed. The case could set a precedent for other companies and influence US trade policy.

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## Sources

### Technology
- [TechCrunch](https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/24/rivian-sues-the-us-government-for-full-refund-of-trump-tariffs/) — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 15:16:31 +0000

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jul/24/trump-european-union-tariffs) — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 17:37:44 GMT