Amazon Sued Over Unlawful Tariffs

Amazon (company) is facing a class-action lawsuit from consumers seeking refunds for hundreds of millions of dollars in costs passed on due to tariffs unlawfully imposed by former President Donald Trump. The United States — Supreme Court of the United States ruled that Donald Trump overstepped his authority in imposing these tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. Consumers allege that Amazon (company) has not sought refunds from the government, unlike thousands of other companies, because it seeks to curry favor with Donald Trump. The lawsuit asserts claims of unjust enrichment and violation of United States — Washington (state)'s consumer-protection law. This event follows similar lawsuits against other major retailers like Costco, Nike, Inc., and FedEx.