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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
World
Jasmine Fernández

New lawsuit says Costco raised its prices in response to tariffs – and wants to keep tariff refunds for itself

A proposed class action lawsuit filed against Costco accuses the retail giant of retaining financial benefits from federal tariffs that were recently struck down by the U.S. Supreme Court.

The lawsuit, as reported by KING 5 News, was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington. It alleges that the company raised prices to offset the cost of import duties but has failed to commit to refunding those same customers now that the government is expected to return the funds.

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