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Costco becomes biggest company yet to demand refund of Trump tariffs

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Newest development Dec 3, 2025 · 3 reportsWill Costco's lawsuit against Trump succeed? Experts weigh in

Costco is joining other companies that aren't waiting to see whether the Supreme Court strikes down President Trump's most sweeping import taxes.

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    Costco becomes biggest company yet to demand refund of Trump tariffs

    Headline from NBC New York ·

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    Will Costco's lawsuit against Trump succeed? Experts weigh in

    Headline from Newsweek ·

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  1. NBC New York

    Costco sues the Trump administration, seeking a refund of tariffs (opens NBC New York)

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    NBC New York's feed description

    The wholesaler is the latest company to file a lawsuit against a federal agency over the president's signature economic policy.

  2. Bloomberg

    Costco Joins Companies Suing for Refunds If Trump’s Tariffs Fall (opens Bloomberg)

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    Costco Wholesale Corp. joined a fast-growing list of businesses suing the Trump administration to ensure eligibility for refunds if the US Supreme Court strikes down the president’s signature global tariffs policy.

  3. ABC 7 Los Angeles

    Costco seeks 'full refund' for tariffs in new lawsuit against Trump administration (opens ABC 7 Los Angeles)

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    ABC 7 Los Angeles's feed description

    President Donald Trump imposed a flurry of tariffs earlier this year.

  4. WCNC

    Costco sues Trump administration, seeking refund on tariffs (opens WCNC)

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    WCNC's feed description

    Other companies like Bumble Bee Foods, EssilorLuxottica, Kawasaki Motors, Revlon and Yokohama Tire have filed similar lawsuits.

  5. Fortune

    Costco sues Trump, demanding refunds on tariffs already paid (opens Fortune)

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    Fortune's feed description

    In a complaint with the U.S. Court of International Trade, Costco demanded money back “to ensure that its right to a complete refund is not jeopardized.″

  6. MyNorthwest

    Costco sues Trump administration over emergency tariffs (opens MyNorthwest)

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    MyNorthwest's feed description

    Costco filed a federal lawsuit on Friday, claiming all tariffs collected under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act were unlawful.

  7. FOX Business

    Costco files federal lawsuit challenging Trump's emergency tariff orders on imported goods (opens FOX Business)

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    Costco files lawsuit in Court of International Trade challenging Trump's emergency tariffs on goods from China, Mexico, Canada and other countries as illegal.

  8. Wyoming Public Media

    Costco sues the Trump administration over tariffs, joining a refund queue (opens Wyoming Public Media)

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    Wyoming Public Media's feed description

    Costco is one of the largest companies to sue for possible refunds if the Supreme Court strikes down the new import duties.

  9. The Boston Globe

    Costco sues Trump administration over tariffs, seeks full refund (opens The Boston Globe)

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    The Boston Globe's feed description

    President Trump justified his sweeping tariffs by calling the US trade deficit a “national emergency.” Costco’s suit alleges his signature economic policy is unlawful.

  10. Forbes

    Costco, Revlon And More Suing Trump Administration For Tariff Refunds (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    The Supreme Court could pave the way for companies to receive millions of dollars in refunds for the tariffs they’ve paid.

  11. Insider

    Costco sues over Trump's tariffs in a bid to secure a refund (opens Insider)

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    Insider's feed description

    In a complaint submitted Friday, the retailer said it is seeking a "full refund" of duties it paid after Trump levied tariffs.

  12. NBC New York

    Costco becomes biggest company yet to demand refund of Trump tariffs (opens NBC New York)

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    NBC New York's feed description

    Costco is joining other companies that aren't waiting to see whether the Supreme Court strikes down President Trump's most sweeping import taxes.

  13. The Guardian

    Costco sues Trump administration over sweeping use of emergency tariff powers (opens The Guardian)

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    The wholesale giant claims the White House misused emergency authority and warns importers could lose refunds even if duties are ruled unlawful

  14. The Daily Dot

    "A bulk-sized failure": Costco sues Trump administration for "full refund" of what it considers unlawful tariffs (opens The Daily Dot)

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    The Daily Dot's feed description

    Costco just took a direct step against the federal government as it contested President Donald Trump’s tariff executive order in court.

  15. Los Angeles Times

    Costco sues Trump administration to pause tariffs, refund payments (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    The discount retailer, a big importer, wants the U.S. government to stop imposing tariffs until the Supreme Court weighs in on the legality of Trump's executive orders.

  16. CNN

    Why Costco is suing the Trump administration (opens CNN)

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    CNN's feed description

    Costco just broke ranks with the majority of corporate America, suing the Trump administration on Friday for allegedly overstepping its authority to impose sweeping tariffs this year — and demanding its money back if the Supreme Court ultimately strikes them down.

  17. Quartz

    Costco takes Trump to court over mounting tariff costs (opens Quartz)

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    Quartz's feed description

    The company says looming customs deadlines could wipe out its chance to get refunds if the Supreme Court rules Trump’s tariffs unlawful

  18. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Costco sues the Trump administration over tariffs, seeking a “complete refund” (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    The wholesale retail giant sued the federal government to ensure it will receive a “complete refund” on import duties if the Supreme Court rules against the president’s sweeping tariffs.

  19. Washington Examiner

    Costco sues Trump administration over tariffs (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    Costco is suing the Trump administration over tariffs in anticipation that the Supreme Court will rule against Trump’s emergency powers.

  20. CNN

    Costco sues US government over tariff refunds ahead of Supreme Court ruling (opens CNN)

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    CNN's feed description

    Costco has sued the US government to ensure it will receive refunds if the Supreme Court rejects President Donald Trump’s bid for sweeping authority to impose tariffs.

  21. Al Jazeera

    Costco sues Trump administration for US tariff refund (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    The lawsuit comes ahead of a looming Supreme Court decision about the legality of Donald Trump’s tariffs.

  22. Breitbart News

    Costco Sues U.S. Government To Protect Possible Tariff Refunds (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    Costco has filed a lawsuit in the U.S. Court of International Trade seeking to preserve its right to a refund of tariffs paid under President Donald | Economy

  23. Investopedia

    Costco Is Suing the Trump Administration—Here's Why (opens Investopedia)

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    Investopedia's feed description

    Warehouse retail giant Costco Wholesale has sued the Trump administration as it seeks a refund for the tariffs it has paid as the Supreme Court considers whether they were enacted illegally.

  24. Newsweek

    Costco Suing Trump In New Tariff Legal Challenge (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    The Issaquah, Washington-based company is among dozens suing the US government to preserve their right to repayment.

  25. Black Enterprise

    Costco Is Suing The Trump Administration For Full Refund Of Tariffs (opens Black Enterprise)

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    Black Enterprise's feed description

    Costco is suing the Trump administration for a full refund of all tariffs it paid under Trump’s executive order.

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