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
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