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CIT Implementation
The Court of International Trade is expected to set procedures for duty recovery.
SCOTUS Ruling
Supreme Court declares IEEPA tariffs unconstitutional in a 6-3 decision.
Administration Response
President Trump announces intent to litigate the refund process.
Tariff Implementation
President imposes reciprocal and drug-trafficking tariffs using IEEPA emergency powers.
Appellate Review
Expected window for the U.S. government to appeal the decision to a higher court.
Judicial Ruling
Court rules against the procedural implementation of specific tariff tranches.
Deadline Warning
Reports emerge that distributors and retailers are failing to file for billions in eligible refunds before final deadlines.
Legal Challenges
Importers file suits in the Court of International Trade; cases eventually reach SCOTUS.
Exclusion Extensions
USTR extends several key product exclusions, opening a window for retroactive refund claims.
Mass Litigation
Thousands of U.S. companies file lawsuits in the Court of International Trade.
Mass Litigation
Thousands of U.S. companies file suits in the Court of International Trade to contest List 3 and 4A tariffs.
Initial Tariffs
Trump administration imposes first round of Section 301 tariffs on Chinese goods.
Initial Tariffs
The Trump administration imposes the first round of Section 301 tariffs on Chinese goods.
A landmark judicial ruling against trade tariffs imposed by the Trump administration has introduced significant volatility into US-China relations. This decision forces logistics and procurement leaders to re-evaluate cost structures and long-term sourcing strategies amidst a shifting legal landscape.
In a landmark 6-3 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) does not grant the President authority to impose tariffs. The ruling invalidates billions in duties collected since early 2025 and sets the stage for a massive $175 billion refund process.
Thousands of U.S. distributors and retailers are at risk of forfeiting billions in potential tariff refunds due to administrative hurdles and expiring deadlines. As the window for retroactive exclusions closes, supply chain leaders face a critical race to audit import records and file formal recovery claims.