Appellate attorney Chris Edwards was recently featured in the Wilmington Business Journal article, "Local Experts Weigh Tariff Impacts," offering insight into what the Supreme Court's tariff ruling means for businesses and importers going forward. In February, the Supreme Court struck down sweeping tariffs imposed under emergency powers, opening the door to an estimated $175 billion in refunds.
Chris, a North Carolina State Bar Board Certified Specialist in Appellate Law and co-chair of Ward and Smith's Appellate Practice, noted that the government has a clear path if it chooses to challenge the ruling:
"If the government appeals... they'll go to the Federal Circuit to seek an injunction pending appeal. If the Federal Circuit denies that, they'll go to the Supreme Court."
For importers hoping to see refunds soon, Chris tempered expectations:
"These things normally don't move swiftly."
And while the ruling marks a significant legal development, Chris made clear that tariffs aren't disappearing:
"They're not going away; they're just changing form."
Read the full article in the Wilmington Business Journal to see how local experts are interpreting the ruling and its impact on the regional economy.