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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DOJ Launches Task Force Targeting Companies Who Evade Tariffs
September 15, 2025
The Department of Justice (DOJ) recently launched a cross-agency Trade Fraud Task Force (TFTF). This new initiative, announced on August 29, 2025, in partnership with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), aims to aggressively pursue enforcement actions against entities that evade tariffs and duties or import prohibited goods into the U.S. economy. For our ecommerce members, many of whom rely on importing products, understanding this evolving landscape is important.…
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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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