Dow Investors Sue Over Tariff Misleading Statements

Dow Inc. investors have launched a class-action lawsuit accusing the company of misleading shareholders over the financial impact of President Trump's tariffs. The case marks the first investor challenge tied directly to Trump-era trade levies. Legal analysts believe this lawsuit could be the opening act of a broader wave of tariff-related litigation. The Dow case centers on investor claims that management assured the market it was well positioned to withstand tariffs, only to later cite those same levies when cutting its dividend and reporting weaker quarterly results. The share price slump has become the focal point of investor frustration and possibly a blueprint for future cases.