Expect Delays in Trump IEEPA Tariff Refunds after Supreme Court Ruling

Court Orders Tariff Refunds After SCOTUS IEEPA Ruling But Delays Expected

Ecommerce Innovation Alliance

March 10, 2026

In February, the U.S. Supreme Court delivered a landmark decision that reshaped the legal landscape for tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). The Court ruled that IEEPA cannot be used as authority to impose tariffs, invalidating a key legal basis for certain trade measures. Since that decision, the focus has shifted from whether the tariffs were lawful to what happens next—particularly whether businesses will receive refunds for tariffs they already paid.…

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Supreme Court Rules IEEPA Cannot Be Used to Impose Tariffs - A Landmark Win for Ecommerce

BREAKING: Supreme Court Rules IEEPA Cannot Be Used to Impose Tariffs – A Landmark Win for Ecommerce

Ecommerce Innovation Alliance

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 has granted petitions for writs of certiorari in cases challenging the tariffs imposed by President Trump

U.S. Supreme Court to Hear Trump Tariff Cases, Arguments Set for November 2025

Ecommerce Innovation Alliance

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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