Summary
Costco has filed a lawsuit against President Donald Trump's administration to get a refund on tariffs they paid and to block further tariff collections. The case is part of a broader legal challenge to the legality of these tariffs, which the Supreme Court is currently reviewing. Costco has joined other companies in seeking relief from these tariffs.
Key Facts
- Costco sued the U.S. government to get a refund on tariffs paid and block future collections.
- The lawsuit was filed in the U.S. Court of International Trade.
- Costco argues that U.S. Customs and Border Protection denied a deadline extension for tariff refunds.
- The Supreme Court is deciding if the tariffs are legal under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA).
- IEEPA allows the U.S. president to impose tariffs during a national emergency.
- Other companies, such as Ray-Ban and Revlon, have also filed similar lawsuits.
- The White House has defended the tariffs, citing significant economic implications.
