This episode discuss the legal uncertainty and business consequences surrounding the Trump administration’s "reciprocal tariffs" after they were ruled illegal by a federal appeals court and face an upcoming review by the U.S. Supreme Court. The first source, from the London Business School, includes an expert's warning that this legal ambiguity will dampen economic activity and highlights the political stakes for former President Trump, whose tariffs were justified under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). The second source, published by a law firm, focuses on the practical and contractual challenges for businesses if the Supreme Court upholds the ruling, detailing the complex process of obtaining billion-dollar refunds through U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). Specifically, the legal piece advises companies to prepare now by clarifying who is the importer of record for refund claims, reviewing tariff pass-through clauses in contracts, and ensuring general trade compliance to avoid legal enforcement risks.
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