Consumers sue Nike in Oregon over keeping tariff refunds

A proposed class action in federal court in Portland, Oregon, alleges Nike raised footwear and apparel prices during the tariff period and could keep the refunds of IEEPA tariffs the Supreme Court struck down, recovering the same costs twice. According to the complaint, Nike paid roughly $1 billion in tariffs on imported goods under the struck-down actions. The case is at an early stage, and no ruling has been reported.

• Proposed class action filed in federal court in Portland, Oregon
• Alleged price increases of $5 to $10 on some footwear and $2 to $10 on some apparel
• Complaint says Nike has no binding commitment to return tariff-related overcharges
• Nike paid roughly $1 billion in tariffs on imports under the struck-down actions, per the complaint