Media Mentions
Logistics Management Quotes Jonathan Todd on CIT Order Requiring Refunds of Unlawful IEEPA Tariffs
March 5, 2026
Benesch Partner Jonathan Todd was quoted in a recent Logistics Management article, “Court of International Trade orders refunds of IEEPA tariffs following Supreme Court ruling.”
This article examines the fallout from the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision striking down the use of IEEPA to impose global reciprocal tariffs, and the subsequent order from the Court of International Trade directing Customs to remove and refund those duties. It outlines what the ruling means for importers, the potential scale of refunds—estimated at up to $175 billion—and the uncertainty surrounding how and when those refunds will be processed amid anticipated government appeals.
Jonathan explains that the CIT’s order is a strong and positive development for importers seeking refunds of IEEPA duties, emphasizing that the ruling applies nationwide and directs Customs to remove those duties during liquidation or reliquidation. He also cautions that major questions remain—particularly whether litigation will ultimately be required to recover refunds, how the process will work and how increased federal scrutiny of import practices may affect companies moving forward.