Archive · 2 Dec 2025
Costco sues Trump government for tariff refunds
Costco, a big warehouse club chain, is suing the Trump government.
They want money back if the Supreme Court says Trump's tariffs are not allowed.
Many other companies are doing the same thing.
Trump used special powers to put these tariffs in place, but companies think this was not the right way.
They are asking the court to say that and give them their money back.
Costco is suing the Trump government for tariff refunds.
Dozens of companies have filed similar lawsuits since late October.
The lawsuits challenge Trump's use of emergency powers to impose tariffs.
Costco aims to secure refunds if the Supreme Court rules against the tariffs.
The cases are being heard in a US trade court.
- Who
- Costco and dozens of other companies
- What
- Suing the Trump government for tariff refunds
- When
- Since late October
- Where
- US trade court
- Why
- To ensure eligibility for refunds if Trump's tariffs are struck down by the Supreme Court
- Company
- Costco
- Action
- Suing Trump government
- Reason
- Tariff refunds
- Context
- Supreme Court ruling on tariffs' legality
- Other Companies
- Dozens of companies have filed similar lawsuits