Consumers Sue FedEx, EssilorLuxottica Over Illegal Tariffs

Following a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that President Donald Trump's tariffs were imposed without legal authority, two retail customers, Matthew Reiser and Nathan Ward, have filed proposed class-action lawsuits against FedEx and EssilorLuxottica, respectively. These lawsuits aim to ensure consumers receive a share of the estimated $130 billion to $175 billion in tariff refunds that companies like Revlon and Costco are also seeking. Matthew Reiser's lawsuit against FedEx challenges the company's non-binding pledge to return refunds, while Nathan Ward's suit against EssilorLuxottica alleges the company continues to collect tariff surcharges from consumers despite seeking its own reimbursements. The United States===United States Court of International Trade and United States===United States Customs and Border Protection are expected to establish a refund process, and legal experts anticipate more consumer lawsuits.