Migliaccio & Rathod LLP is investigating whether The Home Depot, Inc. improperly retained the financial benefits of tariff-related price increases after becoming eligible to recover tariff payments from the federal government.
The investigation focuses on whether Home Depot increased prices on imported tools, appliances, building materials, home improvement products, and other merchandise because of tariffs while later seeking or receiving refunds of those tariff payments without providing corresponding price reductions or reimbursements to consumers.
What Consumers Report
Consumers report:
- Paying higher prices for home improvement products during the tariff period.
- Seeing noticeable increases on imported tools, hardware, appliances, and building materials.
- Being told that tariffs and higher import costs contributed to retail price increases.
- Never receiving refunds or credits after tariff refunds became available.
- Continuing to pay elevated prices despite reports that tariff costs had been recovered.
- Believing retailers retained both higher prices and government tariff refunds.
Why Consumers Should Be Concerned
Home Depot imports and sells a vast range of products sourced from around the world, including tools, flooring, appliances, lighting, plumbing supplies, electrical equipment, hardware, outdoor products, and construction materials. During the tariff period, retailers publicly discussed higher costs associated with imported merchandise and supply-chain disruptions.
Following the Supreme Court’s decision invalidating many IEEPA tariffs, importers became eligible to recover duties previously paid to the federal government. If Home Depot receives significant tariff refunds while consumers continue paying prices that reflected those same tariff costs, questions may arise regarding whether consumers effectively paid for costs that were ultimately reimbursed.
Consumers generally recognize that retailers may adjust prices when costs increase. However, when those costs are later refunded, consumers may reasonably expect retailers to reduce prices or otherwise return the financial benefit instead of retaining both the increased retail revenue and government reimbursement.
This investigation seeks to determine whether Home Depot adequately disclosed how tariff refunds would affect product pricing and whether consumers paid more than they otherwise would have absent the allegedly unlawful tariffs.
Potential Claims May Include
- Consumer Protection
- Deceptive Trade Practices
- False Advertising
- Unjust Enrichment
- Breach of Express Warranty
- State Consumer Protection Law Violations
- Unfair Competition
Signs You May Be Affected
You may be affected if:
- You purchased products from Home Depot between February 2025 and February 2026.
- You bought imported tools, appliances, hardware, building materials, or home improvement products.
- You paid prices that allegedly reflected tariff-related cost increases.
- You never received any refund, rebate, or price adjustment after tariff refunds became available.
- You believe Home Depot retained tariff-related savings that were never passed on to consumers.
If you have encountered these issues, we would like to hear from you. Please complete the contact form on this page, send us an email at [email protected], or give us a call at (202) 470-3520.