March 19, 2026 Practical Advice Regarding the Tariff Ruling: What should you be doing now?

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Understanding the Supreme Court’s IEEPA Tariff Ruling and What Comes Next

Late last month, the Supreme Court ruled that tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) are unlawful.

Following that decision, on March 4, 2026, the Court of International Trade directed U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to begin issuing refunds to importers who previously paid IEEPA duties. 

What does this mean for importers who paid IEEPA duties—and what should you do now? 

Join us for an important session featuring Luis Arandia, Partner at Barnes & Thornburg, who returns to share the latest practical updates and next steps for Illinois manufacturers and other impacted importers. 

What You’ll Learn: 

• How to confirm the final computation or ascertainment of duties ("liquidation status") of your entries 
• What to expect regarding refund authorizations How to navigate the many still-unanswered questions 
• Updates on any new developments as this issue continues to evolve 

This timely discussion will help you gain clarity, understand your options, and prepare for the actions your organization may need to take