SCOTUS Strikes Down IEEPA Tariffs — What Happens Now?

Hosts: Lalo Solorzano & Andy Shiles Episode Length: ~ 44 min. Published: February 25, 2026 Episode Summary The Supreme Court has ruled on the use of IEEPA tariffs — and the trade community immediately started asking the same question: Now what? In this episode of Simply Trade, Lalo and Andy break down what the SCOTUS decision really means (and just as importantly, what it does not mean). They walk through the operational, financial, and compliance implications for importers, including refund strategies, protests, PSC filings, and what role the Court of International Trade may still play. This is not a political conversation — it’s a practical one. If you’re an importer, broker, trade attorney, or compliance leader trying to understand next steps, this episode gives you the strategic roadmap. Key Discussion Points What the Supreme Court actually ruled on regarding IEEPA What this decision does not affect (Section 232, 301, etc.) Whether importers should file PSCs, protests, or wait The role of the Court of International Trade (CIT) Refund timing and cash flow implications The possibility of alternative tariff authorities (including Section 122) Why internal data analysis is critical right now How compliance programs can prepare for future shifts Why This Matters For companies that paid duties under IEEPA authority, this decision could mean: Significant refund opportunities Strategic filing decisions Litigation exposure Executive-level reporting requirements Reassessment of long-term sourcing strategy But acting too quickly — or without data — could create unnecessary risk. Lalo and Andy emphasize that now is the time for: Data gathering Executive briefings Controlled decision-making Clear documentation A strong compliance foundation Practical Takeaways Don’t assume automatic refunds — process matters. Evaluate PSC vs. protest options carefully. Monitor CIT developments closely. Keep leadership informed with quantified impact analysis. Use this moment to strengthen your compliance framework. Resources U.S. Supreme Court: Supreme Court Decision on IEEPA U.S. Court of International Trade: https://www.cit.uscourts.gov Global Training Center: https://www.globaltrainingcenter.com Trade Geeks Community: https://globaltrainingcenter.com/portal/ Credits 🎙️ Hosts: Lalo Solorzano Andy Shiles 🎬 Production & Media: Global Training Center 🎧 Podcast: Simply Trade Subscribe & Follow 🎧 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@simplytradepod?utm_source=SimplyTradePodcast 🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/09m199JO6fuNumbcrHTkGq?utm_source=SimplyTradePodcast 🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/simply-trade/id1640329690?utm_source=SimplyTradePodcast Connect With Us 🔹 Lalo Solorzano https://www.linkedin.com/in/lalosolorzano/ 🔹 Andy Shiles https://www.linkedin.com/in/andyshiles/ 🔹 Global Training Center LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/global-training-center?utm_source=SimplyTradePodcast Want to Be on the Show? Have a perspective on trade developments, compliance strategy, or real-world implementation challenges? Reach out — we’d love to feature voices from across the industry.