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Costco Member Seeks Refunds Amid $170B Tariff Dispute

3/13/2026

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A proposed Illinois class-action by Matthew Stockov, a Costco member, seeks refunds for price increases tied to tariffs under U.S. President Donald Trump.
The suit argues that if the government refunds tariffs after a Supreme Court ruling, those who paid higher prices should be compensated.
The U.S. Court of International Trade has ordered refunds potentially amounting to $170 billion.
Costco has also sued the government over tariffs.

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Story summary

A proposed Illinois class-action by Matthew Stockov, a Costco member, seeks refunds for price increases tied to tariffs under U.S. President Donald Trump.
The suit argues that if the government refunds tariffs after a Supreme Court ruling, those who paid higher prices should be compensated.
The U.S. Court of International Trade has ordered refunds potentially amounting to $170 billion.
Costco has also sued the government over tariffs.