International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA)

25 states sued the Trump administration over new tariffs, alleging they are a pretext to replace tariffs invalidated by the Supreme Court. The tariffs, imposed under Section 301 of the Trade Act, target 59 countries and the EU for insufficient action on forced labor imports, while the states argue the move is an illegal tax increase.

The U.S. Treasury Department’s OFAC issued and revoked Iran-related sanctions relief via General Licenses X and X1 in June and July 2026, following a pattern similar to the earlier JCPOA. These actions aimed to facilitate negotiations but faced practical challenges due to lack of carve-outs for IRGC-related transactions and limited State Department waivers.

President Donald Trump is imposing new double-digit tariffs on 60 countries, citing inadequate enforcement of forced labor bans, as temporary 10% tariffs set to expire Friday. The tariffs, ranging from 10% to 12.5%, are justified under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, following a Supreme Court ruling that invalidated earlier tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.

President Donald Trump is imposing new double-digit tariffs (10% to 12.5%) on imports from 60 countries as temporary 10% levies expire Friday. The tariffs target countries allegedly failing to enforce bans on forced labor goods, using Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974. The move follows a Supreme Court ruling that invalidated earlier tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.

The Supreme Court invalidated the Trump administration's broad tariff regime under IEEPA in February 2026. The USTR subsequently initiated extensive Section 301 investigations covering 99% of U.S. trade, targeting 16 economies for structural excess capacity and 60 for forced labor concerns. The administration aims to use Section 301 as a permanent mechanism for tariff authority, raising unresolved constitutional delegation questions.

Ford is set to receive a $1.3 billion refund from the U.S. government due to tariffs imposed under Trump's IEEPA, which were later invalidated by the Supreme Court. The refund represents a significant financial benefit for the Detroit-based automaker.

The US government launched a refund portal for importers and customs brokers to reclaim duties paid under President Trump's illegally imposed IEEPA tariffs, following a Supreme Court ruling. Over 330,000 importers paid $166 billion in these tariffs, but consumers who faced higher prices may not receive refunds. The Trump administration is reportedly exploring ways to avoid repaying the full amount.

U.S. businesses can apply for refunds of illegal tariffs starting Monday via a new CBP portal, following Supreme Court and Court of International Trade rulings. The process involves submitting CAPE declarations through the ACE system, with refunds expected within 60-90 days, though eligibility is limited to specific entries in the first phase.

A federal court is reviewing challenges to President Donald Trump's temporary global tariffs, which were imposed under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974 after the Supreme Court invalidated his initial IEEPA-based tariffs. The case centers on whether Section 122 authorizes tariffs to address trade deficits, with the tariffs set to expire in July 2026.