Nike, Apple, Costco, Target: US retailers step up a battle over tariffs refund

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As the Supreme Court ruled importation tariffs increases unconstitutional, Donald Trump said he would “remember” companies that had not requested refunds. However, many U.S. retailers and consumer groups are claiming what they are owed.
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After Costco, which initiated the process at the end of 2025, “tariffs” refund claims are multiplying across the USA. Target and Walmart said they launched the process on May 22, 2026, followed by The Home Depot. The same applies at Apple, Nike, FedEx, etc. These refunds concern imported products, for which the retailer is the official importer.

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