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Refund Filing Window
Importers begin filing administrative claims and litigation for duty recovery via the CIT.
SCOTUS Ruling
The Supreme Court issues a 6-3 decision invalidating the tariffs and limiting the scope of IEEPA.
SCOTUS Ruling
Supreme Court issues 6-3 decision in Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trump invalidating the tariffs.
SCOTUS Ruling
The Supreme Court strikes down IEEPA-based tariffs in a 6-3 decision.
Trump Response
President Trump lashes out at the court and announces a 10% global tariff pivot.
Section 122 Order
Trump signs an executive order invoking Section 122 of the 1974 Trade Act.
CIT Preliminary Guidance
Court of International Trade notes DOJ would not oppose refunds if tariffs are found unlawful in AGS Co. Auto. Sols. v. U.S. Customs.
Legal Challenges Mount
Trade groups and major importers file lawsuits challenging the constitutionality of using IEEPA for broad tariffs.
Tariff Implementation
The administration invokes IEEPA to impose broad global tariffs, bypassing traditional trade investigation routes.
IEEPA Tariffs Imposed
The Trump Administration uses emergency powers to levy tariffs on goods from Canada, Mexico, and China.
IEEPA Enacted
Congress passes the International Emergency Economic Powers Act to limit executive power during national emergencies.
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that President Trump’s use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act to levy broad tariffs was illegal, providing a temporary reprieve for global trade partners. However, the administration immediately countered with a new 10% global tariff under Section 122 of the 1974 Trade Act, creating fresh uncertainty for Canadian exporters and the CUSMA framework.
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act does not authorize the President to impose tariffs. This landmark decision invalidates 2025 trade measures and creates a complex pathway for importers to reclaim billions in duties.
The U.S. Supreme Court has issued a landmark 6-3 ruling invalidating the use of the 1977 International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose broad global tariffs. This decision significantly curtails executive authority over trade policy, providing immediate relief and long-term legal certainty for global supply chains.