Recent developments regarding tariffs collected under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) have raised important questions for home furnishings retailers, particularly those who purchased goods from importers that passed the tariff costs along as invoice “tariff fees.” While the legal and administrative process is still evolving, there are several
Earlier today, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled (6–3) that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) does not grant the President authority to impose tariffs. As a result, tariffs implemented under IEEPA, primarily country-specific reciprocal tariffs, have been declared unconstitutional and are now void. This is a significant development for
The trade and tariff landscape remains fluid, with several developments—and non-developments worth monitoring. While there haven’t been many substantial changes since our last update, we want to ensure you remain informed about issues that could impact your business. Even periods of uncertainty or inaction can have real implications for planning
As 2025 winds down, the home furnishings retail industry continues to monitor significant developments around the IEEPA (International Emergency Economic Powers Act) tariffs. The Supreme Court heard oral arguments several weeks ago regarding the legality of the so-called reciprocal and “fentanyl” tariffs imposed under IEEPA authority. While no decision has
On December 10, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) submitted a key response in the Court of International Trade (CIT) regarding ongoing lawsuits related to potential refunds of tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). In its filing, the DOJ acknowledged that U.S. Customs and Border Protection
The Home Furnishings Association (HFA) is aware that many retailers have been following the recent news regarding Costco’s tariff lawsuit, which challenges newly imposed federal tariffs, and may be wondering about the implications this situation could have for their own importing practices. To ensure members remain informed, HFA is sharing
The Home Furnishings Association (HFA) is closely following the latest developments surrounding the ongoing Supreme Court hearings on the legality of tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), specifically, the “reciprocal” and “fentanyl” tariffs enacted during the Trump Administration. Where Things Stand Hearings began this past week,
The trade relationship between the US and China has been marked by a history of escalation and negotiation on several key issues over the past few years. Recently, China announced that it would impose strict export controls on rare earth minerals, which are critical to global supply chains. In response,
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