Thursday Nov 13, 2025
Tariff Tango: Supreme Court Steps Into Trade Compliance Chaos with Lila Landis and Jason Kenner
Hosts: Lalo Solorzano & Andy Shiles
Guests:
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Lila Landis – JAS Worldwide, Global Head of Compliance
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Jason Kenner – Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg
Published: November 2025
Presented by: Global Training Center
Length: ~30 minutes
Episode Summary
This week on Simply Trade, hosts Lalo Solorzano and Andy Shiles dive into the recent Supreme Court hearings on IEEPA tariffs. What are the implications for trade compliance, importers, and exporters? Can tariffs truly be challenged, and what does that mean for revenue collection and the midterm elections?
Guests Lila Landis (JAS Worldwide) and Jason Kenner (Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg) provide expert insights on the legal arguments, practical impacts on compliance teams, and the political and economic consequences of the Court’s decision. They break down how emergency tariffs have been applied, the challenges of refunds, and what importers should expect moving forward.
Whether you’re a customs professional or a policy observer, this episode offers a clear and practical view of the rapidly evolving tariff landscape.
Key Topics
⚖️ The legal debate over IEEPA authority and presidential power to impose tariffs
💰 Revenue collection, refunds, and “messiness” of tariff reversals
📊 How different rulings could impact compliance teams and importers
📝 Practical advice for trade compliance professionals to manage risk and expectations
🏛️ Political and economic consequences, including potential effects on midterm elections
🚨 Lessons from emergency tariff implementations — speed, volatility, and strategic planning
Quotes to Remember
“Even if IEEPA tariffs are struck down, it doesn’t mean tariffs go away — the administration has multiple other avenues.” — Lila Landis
“Customs knows who paid what, so refunds are feasible; the real question is when they will actually be issued.” — Lila Landis
“The importers had the better argument — both legally and in optics — because these tariffs have created real harms and volatility.” — Jason Kenner
“Trade compliance professionals must manage expectations within their organizations — the process will not be instant even if the Supreme Court rules against IEEPA.” — Lila Landis
Resources & Mentions
Credits
Hosts:
Guests:
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Lila Landis – JAS Worldwide
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Jason Kenner – Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg
Produced by: Global Training Center
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