Costco Seeks Reimbursement Over Tariffs Costs

MONDAY, DECEMBER 8
PROGRAM #10981 12:00 PM PT

Costco Seeks Reimbursement Over Tariffs Costs. 

Costco, the U.S. retail giant, is suing the Trump administration, seeking full reimbursement for the inflated costs it incurred under the tariff policy—expenses the company says it was forced to pass on to consumers. Costco warns that a court decision is urgent, as an upcoming deadline could bar the company from claiming substantial refunds. Other major retailers are closely watching the litigation, which could deal a significant blow to the administration’s trade agenda. What sets this lawsuit apart, and what lies ahead?

Guest: Alejandra Castillo, former US Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic Development, pioneering Latina economist in leadership and inclusive development, Chicago, IL.

Latinos Face a Cloudy Horizon. Following the 2024 elections, pessimism is growing among Latinos. Most perceive that their situation in the United States has worsened and disapprove of the Trump administration’s direction, especially on immigration and economic issues. A new survey reveals that four out of five believe that current policies are more harmful to them than during the first term. What do the data show, and how do they compare with the results of recent special elections?

Guests: Luis Noe-Bustamante, Research Associate and co-author of “Majorities of Latinos Disapprove of Trump and His Policies on Immigration, Economy,” Pew Research Center, Washington, DC; Mark Lopez, Director of Race and Ethnicity Research, Pew Research Center, Washington, DC.

Republican Congressional Map in Texas Green-Lighted. A divided Supreme Court green lighted Texas to use its new House map in the upcoming midterm elections, a map designed to give five additional seats to Republicans in the battle for control of the House. In the meantime, Florida’s Republican-controlled Legislature started its own contentious battle over mid-decade redistricting. This is a report on the latest on the battle for the political maps.

Guest: Lydia Camarillo, President and Director, Southwest Voter Registration and William C. Velasquez Institute, San Antonio, TX.

Farmworkers Sue Over “Wage Cut Rule.” The United Farm Workers union has filed suit against the Trump administration over a new federal rule that would allow agricultural employers to cut the wages of temporary farmworkers under the H-2A program. The union warns that the so-called “wage cut rule” further destabilizes workers who already endure long hours, low pay, and harsh labor conditions. What are the legal arguments behind the lawsuit, and what is its likely course?

Guest: Antonio De Loera-Brust, Communications Director, United Farm Workers-UFW, Sacramento, CA.

Photo:  JJBers/Flickr

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