February 21, 2026 byZonos

Supreme Court Strikes Down IEEPA Tariffs, New Executive Orders Drop | Decoding Cross-Border Ecommerce

The Supreme Court has struck down IEEPA tariffs — but tariff collection continues. New executive orders add more complexity. The Zonos trade team breaks down what it all means for ecommerce right now.

In Episode 75 of the Decoding Cross-Border Ecommerce podcast, Aaron Bezzant, Zonos' Head of Global Trade Strategy, is joined by Ryan Swapp, Zonos' Head of Global Trade Data, and Jeff Freeman, Zonos' in-house global trade expert, for an urgent update on the Supreme Court's landmark IEEPA ruling — and the wave of new executive orders that followed.

The Supreme Court has struck down IEEPA tariffs, but tariff collection isn't stopping. New executive orders invoking Section 122, Section 232, Section 301, and Section 338 are already reshaping the trade landscape. The team breaks down exactly what happened, why it matters, and what ecommerce businesses need to do right now to adapt.

What you'll learn:

  • What the Supreme Court's IEEPA ruling actually means — and why tariffs are still being collected
  • How CBP is transitioning away from IEEPA as the legal authority for tariff collection
  • What the new executive orders cover and how they invoke alternative legal authorities
  • How postal and de minimis rules are changing under the new framework
  • Common misconceptions about the ruling and what ecommerce businesses need to know
  • Practical steps to take now as tariff rates shift under Sections 232, 301, and 338

Chapters

  • 0:00 Opening and episode intro
  • 1:37 Breaking down the Supreme Court ruling on IEEPA
  • 3:40 Why tariffs are still being collected despite the ruling
  • 4:26 How CBP is transitioning legal authority
  • 5:40 New executive orders: what dropped and what they cover
  • 6:46 Section 122 and its role going forward
  • 7:47 Postal shipments and de minimis under the new framework
  • 9:10 Common misconceptions about the ruling
  • 10:24 How tariff rates are changing under the new orders
  • 12:03 Sections 232, 301, and 338 explained
  • 15:35 Practical advice for ecommerce businesses right now
  • 16:34 Wrap-up and where to find updates

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