Tariff Tango: Supreme Court Steps Into Trade Compliance Chaos with Lila Landis and Jason Kenner

Hosts: Lalo Solorzano & Andy Shiles Guests: Lila Landis – JAS Worldwide, Global Head of Compliance Jason Kenner – Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg Published: November 2025 Presented by: Global Training Center Length: ~30 minutes Episode Summary This week on Simply Trade, hosts Lalo Solorzano and Andy Shiles dive into the recent Supreme Court hearings on IEEPA tariffs. What are the implications for trade compliance, importers, and exporters? Can tariffs truly be challenged, and what does that mean for revenue collection and the midterm elections? Guests Lila Landis (JAS Worldwide) and Jason Kenner (Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg) provide expert insights on the legal arguments, practical impacts on compliance teams, and the political and economic consequences of the Court’s decision. They break down how emergency tariffs have been applied, the challenges of refunds, and what importers should expect moving forward. Whether you’re a customs professional or a policy observer, this episode offers a clear and practical view of the rapidly evolving tariff landscape. Key Topics ⚖️ The legal debate over IEEPA authority and presidential power to impose tariffs 💰 Revenue collection, refunds, and “messiness” of tariff reversals 📊 How different rulings could impact compliance teams and importers 📝 Practical advice for trade compliance professionals to manage risk and expectations 🏛️ Political and economic consequences, including potential effects on midterm elections 🚨 Lessons from emergency tariff implementations — speed, volatility, and strategic planning Quotes to Remember “Even if IEEPA tariffs are struck down, it doesn’t mean tariffs go away — the administration has multiple other avenues.” — Lila Landis “Customs knows who paid what, so refunds are feasible; the real question is when they will actually be issued.” — Lila Landis “The importers had the better argument — both legally and in optics — because these tariffs have created real harms and volatility.” — Jason Kenner “Trade compliance professionals must manage expectations within their organizations — the process will not be instant even if the Supreme Court rules against IEEPA.” — Lila Landis Resources & Mentions JAS Worldwide Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg Global Training Center Customs and Border Protection (CBP) – ACE Portal IEEPA Tariffs Overview Credits Hosts: Lalo Solorzano Andy Shiles Guests: Lila Landis – JAS Worldwide Jason Kenner – Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg Produced by: Global Training Center 📢 Subscribe & Follow Stay connected with the Simply Trade community and never miss an episode that helps you trade smarter. 🎧 Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube 💬 Connect with us: Simply Trade on LinkedIn Global Training Center on LinkedIn Trade Geeks Community