At least two retail customers have filed proposed class-action lawsuits in U.S. courts seeking a share of tariff-related refunds from companies that had previously sued to recover those costs. These legal actions target delivery giant FedEx and French eyewear firm EssilorLuxottica, makers of Ray-Ban sunglasses, aiming to ensure consumers benefit from any reimbursements the businesses receive.
The lawsuits follow a U.S. Supreme Court ruling on February 20, which invalidated tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump, deeming them to have been implemented without legal authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). These tariffs are estimated to be worth between $130 billion and $175 billion.
