[U.S. Chain Supermarket Sues Trump Administration Over "Reciprocal Tariffs"] The major U.S. chain supermarket Costco recently filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, requesting the court to rule that all so-called "reciprocal tariffs" imposed under the U.S. International Emergency Economic Powers Act are illegal and seeking a "full refund" of the tariffs. This makes Costco the latest large corporation to seek tariff refunds through legal channels. According to reports, Costco argued in the lawsuit filed with the U.S. Court of International Trade on November 28 that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act does not explicitly authorize the U.S. President to impose tariffs. "Therefore, the executive order concerning the tariffs cannot stand, and the defendant (Trump administration) has no authority to implement or collect the related tariffs." Prior to Costco, companies such as cosmetics manufacturer Revlon, eyewear producer EssilorLuxottica, and motorcycle manufacturer Kawasaki had also filed similar lawsuits, questioning the legality of the Trump administration's tariff policies. (CCTV News)