Breaking — Feb. 20, 2026 Supreme Court rules 6–3: Trump's IEEPA tariffs unconstitutional  ·  Up to $175B in potential refunds
February 20, 2026
Special Edition
Free Advisory Report — Download Now

The Supreme Court Just
Unlocked Your Refund.

In a historic 6–3 ruling this morning, the Supreme Court struck down President Trump's IEEPA tariffs. Billions in duties paid by U.S. importers may now be recoverable — but only if you file a claim. Download our free guide to understand what happened and what to do next.

↓   Download Free Guide (Chapters 1–3) No email required  ·  Instant download  ·  Free
Free Preview — Chapters 1–3 of 7

U.S. Tariff Refund Intelligence Report
February 20, 2026

§ 01 What Today's Ruling Means for Importers Free
§ 02 The 4 Refund Mechanisms Available to You Free
§ 03 Eligibility Criteria & Key Requirements Free
§ 04 Step-by-Step Filing Process
§ 05 Critical Deadlines & Timelines
§ 06 Your 30-Day Action Plan
§ 07 Working with Brokers & Attorneys
Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trump & Trump v. V.O.S. Selections — Feb. 20, 2026

Chief Justice Roberts held that IEEPA's authorization to "regulate" importation does not grant the President unlimited tariff-setting power. The ruling invalidates reciprocal tariffs and the 25% fentanyl tariffs on Canada, China, and Mexico. The Court was silent on refunds — meaning importers must act proactively.

6–3
Majority
$175B
Estimated total refund exposure for U.S. government
Penn Wharton Budget Model
$129B
IEEPA-specific tariffs collected Jan.–Dec. 2025
CBP / Admin figures
180 Days
Protest window from date of entry liquidation
CBP deadline — clock is running
$30B/mo
Monthly IEEPA tariff collection rate at peak
NPR analysis

What's in the Free Guide

Three chapters covering everything you need to understand the ruling and your recovery options.

Chapter 1What Today's Ruling Means for ImportersFree
A plain-English breakdown of the 6–3 Supreme Court decision: which tariffs are struck down, which remain in force, why the Court said nothing about refunds, and what the administration's refusal to pay voluntarily means for your business.
Chapter 2The 4 Refund Mechanisms Available to YouFree
An overview of the four legal pathways — CBP Protests, Duty Drawback, Post-Entry Amendments, and FTA Post-Importation Claims — with guidance on which applies to your situation and how they can be combined.
Chapter 3Eligibility Criteria & Key RequirementsFree
Who qualifies, what documentation is required, how to confirm your imports fall within the invalidated IEEPA tariff categories, and what is explicitly not eligible for recovery.
Chapters 4–7Filing, Deadlines, Action Plan & ProfessionalsFull Report
Complete step-by-step filing walkthrough, every deadline you need to know, a 30-day action plan with team checklists, and a guide to selecting customs brokers and trade attorneys.
🔒

The full 7-chapter report — including the complete step-by-step filing process, deadline calendar, and 30-day action plan — is coming soon. Enter your email on the right to be the first to know when it's available.

✓ Free — No email required

Free Preview: U.S. Tariff Refund Guide — Chapters 1–3

FreeInstant download
No sign-up. Just download and read.
Included in free guide
What the Supreme Court ruled — and what it didn't say
All 4 refund mechanisms explained
Eligibility requirements & documentation overview
Which tariffs are affected vs. still in force
Word format, print-ready
↓   Download Free Guide Now
Want the full report?
✓   You're on the list. We'll email you as soon as the full report is ready.

No spam. One email when the full report launches. Unsubscribe anytime.

Preview — from Chapter 1

The Court Has Ruled. The Refund Process Has Not.

In a landmark 6–3 decision this morning, the Supreme Court struck down President Trump's sweeping IEEPA-based tariffs as unconstitutional. Chief Justice Roberts concluded that IEEPA's language cannot support an unlimited presidential tariff power of this scale.

The ruling invalidates two major categories: the country-by-country "reciprocal" tariffs and the 25% fentanyl tariffs on goods from Canada, China, and Mexico — roughly half of all tariff revenue collected since Trump returned to office.

The critical issue: the Supreme Court's opinion was entirely silent on what happens to the money already paid. President Trump signaled his administration does not plan to proactively issue refunds...

To recover what your business is owed, you will need to act through formal CBP channels — and act quickly. The 180-day protest window has already begun running on entries that liquidated months ago. The free guide covers the fundamentals...

↓ Download the free guide to read on →

Written Today. For Today's Ruling.

⚖️

Reflects This Morning's Decision

Published within hours of the Supreme Court's ruling, this guide reflects the actual legal landscape as of February 20, 2026 — not generic customs advice written before this historic decision.

📋

Actionable, Not Academic

No jargon. No vague advice to "consult your broker." The free guide gives you the foundation you need to understand your options and start asking the right questions today.

The Clock Is Running

The 180-day protest window started the moment your entries liquidated. Some of those deadlines may already be close. The free guide helps you understand the urgency before you open a single form.