Wed, Apr 22, 2026 4:30 PM BST
On February 20, 2026, the US Supreme Court ruled in Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trump that tariffs issued by the Administration under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) are unconstitutional. Following the ruling, the US Court of International Trade directed US Customs and Border Protection to initiate a refund process. With an estimated US$166–175 billion in duties collected, impacting over 330,000+ importers, the process and implications may be complex.
Please join our expert panel, moderated by Neil Keenan, Partner at FRA, and featuring Evelyn Suarez, Principal and Founder at The Suarez Firm, and Cindy Allen, CEO and Managing Director at Trade Force Multiplier LLC, for a discussion on the process CBP will take to distribute IEEPA refunds, as presently known, and practical advice on the most effective ways importers can facilitate the timely submission of claims and subsequent collection.
The webinar will discuss:
- Background to the ACE system
- How to register for ACE and what else you should sign up for
- The functionalities ACE provides in relation to your imports
- What we might expect from the Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries (CAPE) (the new refund module within ACE that CBP is developing)
- Action you should be taking (lawsuits, protests, claims through CAPE) and anticipated challenges that might arise
- The role of your lawyer, broker and accountants
Speakers
Neil Keenan
Partner
Forensic Risk Alliance
Evelyn Suarez
Principal and Founder
The Suarez Firm
Cindy Allen
CEO and Managing Director
Trade Force Multiplier LLC