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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.
Refund Filings
Expected surge in administrative protests and lawsuits to reclaim paid duties.
Effective Date
The 15% global tariffs are scheduled to go into effect for all U.S. imports.
Rate Hike to 15%
Trump elevates the rate to the legal maximum of 15% via Truth Social, citing Section 122.
SCOTUS Ruling
Supreme Court strikes down the tariffs in a 6-3 decision.
SCOTUS Ruling
Supreme Court invalidates the administration's use of emergency powers for broad tariffs.
10% Tariff Announced
Trump announces a 10% global tariff as an immediate response to the court's decision.
Legal Challenges
Trade groups and importers file suits challenging the legality of the duties.
Legal Challenges
Importers file suits in the Court of International Trade; cases eventually reach SCOTUS.
Tariff Enactment
President Trump implements 'Liberation Day' global tariffs under emergency powers.
President Trump has increased his proposed global tariff from 10% to 15%, utilizing Section 122 of the 1974 Trade Act to bypass a recent Supreme Court setback. This temporary measure lasts 150 days, creating immediate volatility for global supply chains as the administration seeks more permanent legal avenues for its protectionist agenda.
The U.S. Supreme Court's decision to strike down key trade tariffs has sent shockwaves through the Southern California logistics corridor. Port officials are now bracing for significant shifts in cargo volumes and administrative hurdles as importers react to the sudden change in trade costs.
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.
The U.S. Supreme Court has issued a landmark ruling declaring the Trump administration's sweeping tariff regime illegal, citing executive overreach. This decision is expected to trigger billions of dollars in duty refunds and fundamentally reshape global procurement strategies for the logistics sector.
The U.S. Supreme Court has struck down the administration's sweeping global reciprocal tariffs, ruling 6-3 that the executive branch exceeded its authority. The decision provides immediate relief to global supply chains by invalidating the use of emergency-powers laws for broad trade protectionism.
The U.S. Supreme Court has invalidated the "Liberation Day" global tariffs, ruling 6-3 that the executive branch overstepped its authority under national emergency laws. This decision halts a cornerstone protectionist policy and enables U.S. importers to begin the process of reclaiming billions in paid duties.