Costco sued for seeking refunds on tariffs customers paid
Summary
Ars Technica reports a proposed class action in a Washington federal court accusing Costco of unjust enrichment by collecting tariff costs from consumers through higher prices while seeking refunds from the federal government for those tariffs. The suit argues Costco could double-recover, and notes that refunds would be used to lower future prices, angering customers who believed margins would be thin. The piece also mentions a related Illinois case and a KPMG tariff survey showing many firms pass tariff costs to customers.