Instrumental’s Build Better News Quotes Benesch Partner Jonathan Todd on Tariff Refund Uncertainty

Benesch Partner Jonathan R. Todd was quoted in Instrumental’s Build Better News article, “$175B in Tariff Refunds Are Coming—Many Manufacturers May Never See the Money,” which examines the complex and evolving process surrounding potential tariff refunds following recent court decisions impacting IEEPA tariffs.

The article explores how billions of dollars in tariff refunds may be issued by U.S. Customs and Border Protection, but notes that eligibility will largely depend on whether companies were designated as the importer of record—potentially excluding many manufacturers that relied on third parties or Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) arrangements.

Commenting on the ambiguity facing manufacturers, Todd emphasized the uncertainty surrounding the process, stating, “The biggest issue right now is timing. No one knows exactly what will be required and when.”

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