Nike Hit With Class Action Seeking Refunds on Tariff-Driven Price Hikes

US consumers are suing Nike to recover tariff-related markups after the Supreme Court struck down Trump's Liberation Day tariffs. Shoe prices rose $5-$10 and apparel $2-$10. FedEx, Costco and EssilorLuxottica face parallel suits as $1B in paid tariffs comes into question.

— Filed Fri, 15 May, 2026, 07:48 IST · Source PYMNTS Retail · Updated

Nike faces a proposed class action from US consumers seeking refunds of tariff-related price hikes after the Supreme Court ruled Trump's Liberation Day tariffs illegal. FedEx, Costco and EssilorLuxottica face similar suits over tariff pass-throughs.

Why this matters

Legal exposure lands as Nike's Q1 FY26 showed only 1% revenue growth to $11.7B with compressing margins, leaving little cushion to absorb potential refunds or pricing rollbacks.

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