Costco defied Trump’s DEI directive as Target and Walmart scaled back. Business is booming

Many companies have dialed back their DEI programs since January 2025, but not Costco.

You paid for tariffs — but you won’t get a slice of tariff refunds

The government is on the hook to refund $134 billion – and counting – worth of tariff revenue collected from President Donald Trump’s most sweeping tariffs, which were rendered illegal by the Supreme Court last week.

Costco fights Trump's tariffs while Walmart and Target stay out

Costco makes a daring political move as Walmart and Target opt to stay out
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With Trump's tariffs struck down, what happens to the billions collected?

Companies like Costco are filing lawsuits seeking billions in refunds after the Supreme Court struck down Trump tariffs, but the refund process remains unclear.