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Let's call this our 2026 prediction edition. We've made some predictions and are sharing those of others. Here's to hoping for a good 2026!
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1. [WATCH] Tariff Chaos Continues |
- Supreme Court voids IEEPA tariffs
- New 10% global tariff lasts 150 days.
- Refunds possible for 2025 IEEPA tariffs; lawsuits and claims likely required.
- 10% may rise to 15%; inventory timing decisions matter now.
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- 10% global tariff took effect Tuesday, February 24 at 12:01 a.m. ET
- Tariff applies to all countries unless specifically exempt
- Administration using Section 122 authority for up to 150 days
- Section 122 allows tariffs up to 15% without congressional approval
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3. [READ] Tariff Refunds & Next Steps |
- Refund process unclear although there are existing procedures that may indicate the future
- Court of International Trade controls path forward; refunds could take months or years
- Gather documentation now in preparation for refund processes
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[READ] Eight questions (and expert answers) on what’s next for US tariff policy |
- Importers likely eligible for IEEPA tariff refunds; timing and process remain uncertain.
- Consumers unlikely to receive refunds; only importers of record qualify.
- Brazil, India, China benefit as rates drop from 15–50% to 10%.
- UK and EU may face effective rates above 15% after MFN stacking.
- EU suspends agreement implementation, seeking clarity on 15% tariff cap.
- India and others may delay trade deals pending clearer US tariff policy.
- De minimis suspension under $800 continues; legality likely headed for litigation.
- Midterms unlikely to slow tariffs; volatility remains through next three years.
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[READ] De minimis still shelved after Supreme Court’s tariff ruling |
- The U.S. de minimis exemption remains suspended, per an executive order on Friday, February 20.
- IEEPA tariffs on small imports are replace by 10% global tariffs announced the same day.
- Even if revived through legal challenges, de minimis would end July 2027 under existing legislation.
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