Fashion brands are navigating a turbulent landscape of tariff refunds and evolving trade policies. This episode provides essential legal perspective on how to pursue tariff refunds, understand new tariff authorities post-Supreme Court ruling, and proactively mitigate risks. Gain actionable strategies to reduce financial impact and ensure compliance amidst global trade volatility.
Key takeaways
Understand the post-Supreme Court ruling landscape regarding IEEPA tariffs and prepare for new tariffs under alternative legal authorities.
Develop a proactive strategy to identify eligible tariff refunds and initiate the claims process to recover overpaid duties.
Assess and mitigate risks by staying informed on evolving trade policies and considering engaging legal counsel for complex tariff issues.
Analyze the financial implications of tariffs on your fashion business and leverage refunds to improve profitability.
Review your supply chain for vulnerabilities related to trade policy shifts and explore diversification to enhance resilience.
On this week’s tariffs-focused edition of the Glossy Podcast, senior fashion reporter Danny Parisi is joined by Angela Santos, partner at the law firm ArentFox Schiff, for a legal perspective on tariff refunds, shifting trade policy and fashion brands' best next steps. The conversation comes at a volatile moment for global trade. Following the Supreme Court’s February 2026 ruling against tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), brands initially expected relief. Instead, they’re facing a new wave of tariffs under alternative legal authorities, alongside ongoing litigation and an unclear path to refunds.
