BREAKING: Supreme Court Rules IEEPA Cannot Be Used to Impose Tariffs – A Landmark Win for Ecommerce
February 20, 2026
In a sweeping and long-awaited decision issued today, the United States Supreme Court held that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) does not authorize the President to impose tariffs. The ruling in Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trump (consolidated with Trump v. V.O.S. Selections, Inc.), decided 6-3, represents one of the most significant trade law decisions in decades—and a major victory for ecommerce businesses and the consumers they serve.…
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U.S. Supreme Court to Hear Trump Tariff Cases, Arguments Set for November 2025
September 10, 2025
The U.S. Supreme Court has granted petitions for writs of certiorari in cases challenging the tariffs imposed by President Trump. This formal petition requests that the Supreme Court review the decision made by a lower court. Granting this writ of certiorari indicates the Court's agreement to hear and subsequently rule on the case. This development directly impacts e-commerce businesses navigating the current trade landscape.…
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Ecommerce Implications: Inside the Federal Circuit’s High-Stakes En Banc Hearing on President Trump’s Tariff Authority
July 31, 2025
Today, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit in Washington D.C. held a highly anticipated en banc oral argument in the case of V.O.S. Selections, Inc. v. Trump, a pivotal case challenging the legality of President Trump's tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). The case involves tariffs imposed by President Trump on various goods, including those related to Canada, Mexico, and China, as well as "Liberation Day" tariffs. …
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Court Strikes Down Tariffs: A Win for Ecommerce, But the Fight Continues
May 29, 2025
In a significant ruling for the import and e-commerce community, the United States Court of International Trade has invalidated several major tariff programs implemented by the Trump administration under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. The decision, dated May 28, 2025, was issued by a unanimous 3-judge panel, which found that the President exceeded the authority granted by Congress in imposing widespread "Trafficking Tariffs" and "Worldwide and Retaliatory Tariffs".…
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CBP Publishes Guidance on Elimination of De Minimis Exception for Low-Value Imports from China and Hong Kong
April 29, 2025
On April 28, 2025, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) published a public notice providing additional information regarding the elimination of the de minimis exception for goods being imported from China and Hong Kong. This notice implements changes directed by President Trump's Executive Order 14256 and subsequent amendments. These changes specifically apply to products of the People's Republic of China (PRC), which the order specifies includes products of Hong Kong.…
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What New Trade Policies Mean for Ecomm Companies Today: A Live Q+A
January 17, 2025
President Trump has promised to increase tariffs on goods coming from China, Mexico, and Canada on “Day 1” of his new term. f your e-commerce business is potentially impacted by these policy changes and you’re struggling to figure out what to do, join us in a conversation with David Carter and Edward "Ned" Steiner for an insider’s understanding of how the Trump administration will implement its trade policies and how other countries are reacting to the shifting landscape.…
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