IEEPA 2.0 — Navigating the U.S. Tariff Landscape After Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trump

About This Program
The Supreme Court's landmark decision on IEEPA tariffs has fundamentally reshaped the legal and commercial landscape for importers, exporters, manufacturers, investors, and the companies that serve them. Whether you are seeking refunds on duties already paid, defending against tariff-related litigation, or managing the ripple effects through your supply chain and shareholder base, the strategic calculus has changed — and time is of the essence.

Crowell is the leading firm advising companies on the impact of the tariffs imposed by President Trump, including those under IEEPA. As a result of our representation of hundreds of clients in both IEEPA recovery litigation, follow-on class actions, and related matters, we are able to provide unique insights on the current tariff landscape. Our attorneys bring together cross-disciplinary experience in trade law, class action defense, commercial litigation, claims trading, and vendor contracts to give you a comprehensive picture of the post-ruling environment.

What We Will Cover

IEEPA Tariff Recovery — Where Things Stand
Active litigation in the Court of International Trade and the Federal Circuit has kept refund pathways open, but the window is time-sensitive. Companies should move quickly to quantify duty exposure, preserve refund claims, and stay current on rapidly shifting court developments.

Defending Tariff-Based Consumer Class Actions
Plaintiffs’ firms are actively targeting retailers and consumer goods companies over the pass-through of tariff surcharges to end consumers. Exposure is concentrated where pricing communications were imprecise, and results at the motion stage are mixed.

Exploring Secondary Market for Refund Claims
A growing secondary market has emerged for IEEPA-related duty refund claims, with investors acquiring importer rights as a distinct asset class. Valuations remain uncertain and the legal framework governing claim transfers is still developing.

Defending Tariff-Based Shareholder Suits
Public companies may face securities fraud and fiduciary duty claims tied to insufficient disclosure of tariff exposure, particularly where prior forward-looking statements are now in tension with post-ruling realities.

Reviewing and Updating Vendor Contracts
Tariff clauses in existing supplier and customer agreements are top of mind and may need review and updating. 

Crowell invites you to join this complimentary webinar examining where things stand today and what businesses should be doing now to protect and advance their interests.

Please contact Leah Brave with any questions.