Déjà Vu: Court Strikes Down Trump’s Global Tariffs — Then Temporarily Lets Them Continue
May 21, 2026
Another major development in the ongoing legal battle over President Trump’s global tariff authority signals that the uncertainty is far from over. On May 7th, a panel of federal judges on the US Court of International Trade struck down the Trump administration’s 10% global tariffs, ruling the tariffs exceeded the President's authority under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974. These 10% global tariffs were put into effect by Trump just hours after the SCOTUS ruled on February 20th that the Trump Administration’s IEEPA-based tariff measures were unlawful. …
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House Passes Bipartisan Counterfeit Notification Act
May 20, 2026
Counterfeit products have become one of the biggest hidden costs facing ecommerce businesses. From knockoff listings on online marketplaces to fake imports entering the U.S. through increasingly complex supply chains, counterfeiters continue to undercut legitimate brands, damage customer trust, and siphon revenue away from honest businesses. Now, Congress is taking another step toward addressing the problem.…
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$166B Tariff Refund Portal Launches: What Ecommerce Businesses Need to Know
April 20, 2026
The long-anticipated next step in the tariff refund process is here. On Monday, April 20th, the Trump administration, in coordination with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), launched the Claims for Adjustment Portal for Entries (CAPE) refund portal. This opens the door to what could total up to $166 billion in tariff refunds tied to duties imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). For ecommerce businesses, this is a real opportunity to recover capital—but one that requires action and, in many cases, technical expertise.…
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Resources to Help Navigate Tariffs and Trade Issues: EIA Partners with ST&R
May 8, 2025
Ecommerce companies are confronting new challenges as tariffs take hold and trade policies continue to fluctuate. This unparalleled level of uncertainty is leaving many companies searching for expert advice and practical solutions. EIA’s mission is to empower our members with the resources they need to navigate these complexities. That's why we are pleased to announce our new partnership with Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg, P.A. (ST&R).…
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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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Triple Threat to Ecommerce: Reciprocal Tariffs and De Minimis Changes Create Existential Crisis for Small and Mid-Sized Businesses
April 10, 2025
The EIA is issuing an urgent warning to American policymakers. The recent flurry of Executive Orders concerning reciprocal tariffs and low-value imports, particularly those originating from the People’s Republic of China (PRC), represent a triple threat to the viability of countless U.S.-based small and mid-sized e-commerce companies. …
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