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Costco sues Trump administration for 'full refund' of tariffs

December 2, 2025

Costco has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration seeking a full refund of tariffs if the Supreme Court rules that the president exceeded his authority in imposing them. The lawsuit argues that Trump's use of emergency powers under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose tariffs was illegal, with previous court rulings supporting this claim.

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Costco is suing the US government for a refund of tariffs.
The lawsuit contends that Trump's emergency tariffs are illegal.
Two lower courts have ruled against Trump's authority to impose these tariffs.
The case is now before the Supreme Court.

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Costco sues Trump administration for 'full refund' of tariffs

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