Sandra Bell, Partner at Rimon and former senior leader at U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), is featured in a recent Law360 article examining the development of CBP’s tariff refund system following the Supreme Court’s decision to strike down certain IEEPA tariffs. Drawing on more than 30 years of experience in customs, international trade, and…

On March 4, 2026, the United States Court of International Trade (“CIT”) ordered the return of all tariffs collected over the past year under the purported authority of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (the “IEEPA Tariffs”). The CIT’s order follows the Supreme Court of the United States’ (“SCOTUS”) decision on February 20, 2026 in LEARNING RESOURCES,…

SCOTUS Declares President Trump’s IEEPA Tariffs Unconstitutional and Void – What Next?  LEARNING RESOURCES, INC. v. TRUMP, 670 U.S.___(2026)  6-3 Decision as to Parts I, II-A-1, and II-B (Roberts, Sotomayor, Kagan, Gorsuch, Barret, and Jackson).   Summary of Decision  On Friday February 20, 2026, in a 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court of the United States held that: (1) because the Constitution vests the power…

Rimon partner Sandra Bell shared critical updates in September on the shifting landscape of international tariffs, including major judicial developments and new guidance issued by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). CAFC Upholds CIT Decision on IEEPA Tariffs Sandra noted that the Court of Appeals for the…

Rimon partner Sandra Bell shared several important updates in August related to new Executive Orders and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) guidance under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), as the reciprocal tariff program continues to evolve. CBP Issues Guidance on IEEPA Tariff Updates Effective August 7 Sandra highlighted new U.S. Customs and Border…

Rimon partner Sandra Bell shared key updates throughout July regarding the evolving implementation of the reciprocal tariffs program under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). Reciprocal Tariffs to Take Effect August 1, 2025 Sandra highlighted that the White House announced letters sent to various countries advising of new reciprocal tariffs that will apply to…

Rimon partner Sandra Bell spotlighted a significant escalation in Section 232 tariffs on steel and aluminum. Below is a summary of Sandra’s key insight and resources shared in June. Section 232 Tariffs on Steel & Aluminum Doubled Sandra shares “increases to section 232 tariffs on steel and aluminum and derivatives thereof, will be effective on…

Rimon partner Sandra Bell continued her in-depth coverage of international trade developments throughout May 2025. Below is a summary of Sandra’s key insights and resources shared in May. Clarification on Non-accumulation of Recent Tariffs Following an April 29 Executive Order, Sandra shared guidance confirming that new auto tariffs will not stack on top of Section…

Rimon partner Sandra Bell highlighted several major developments in U.S. tariff policy throughout April 2025. From Executive Orders to evolving CBP guidance, Sandra provided timely analysis and practical implications for businesses navigating the shifting regulatory landscape. Below is a summary of her insights for April. Webinar on U.S. Tariff Policy Sandra joined Rimon partner Nicolas…

Japan-US Innovation 2025: Cross Border Innovation, Collaboration and Regulation in the New Trump Era The new Trump administration promises drastic changes in Global trade initiatives which will affect Japanese companies that are working closely with companies in the U.S. and Japanese companies that import products into the U.S. In this seminar, you will hear from…