Trade Policy Strategies

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Supreme Court Tariff Case: Why Plaintiffs Have the Momentum – and Why China Isn’t Leaving the Penalty Box

December 10, 2025

The headlines are all about potential tariff refunds, but that is not the real story. Even if plaintiffs win at the Supreme Court, China is not leaving the penalty box, scrutiny will intensify, and the liquidation clock is already working against importers. CBP is reallocating staff, valuation reviews are accelerating, and IRS CBP coordination is…