Fashion Law and Tariffs with International Trade Attorney David Spooner

U.S. textiles and apparel imports totaled approximately $107 billion in 2024, so it's no surprise that industry professionals throughout fashion's supply chain are closely following the Supreme Court case on tariffs, set for oral arguments on November 5.In this episode, Kenya sits down with international trade expert David Spooner to explore what brands, designers, and manufacturers need to know about the IEEPA tariffs case—and what happens if U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) gets buried with refund requests. Also, if importers have passed on the cost of tariffs to designers, can they recover part of the refund from the importers?We also discuss: President Trump's executive order on transshipment and its enforcement implications; how brands should plan their sourcing strategies given constantly shifting tariff rates by country; and nearshoring and reshoring efforts in an industry built on global supply chains.Connect with David Spooner here.Read Andrea Bossi's article for Vogue Business on the impact of tariffs on fashion designers, retail, and runways.For more on fashion law, politics, and policy, follow SUITED on Instagram and subscribe to our newsletter here.