by Scott Frederick | Feb 20, 2026 | Global Logistics Alerts
The Supreme Court ruled TODAY (February 20, 2026) that President Trump’s IEEPA (International Emergency Economic Powers Act) tariffs are unconstitutional.
This case challenged tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), which included:
- Fentanyl-based tariffs on China (February 2025)
- Tariffs on Mexico and Canada (February 2025)
- “Liberation Day” global/reciprocal tariffs (April 2025)
Businesses could be owed over $180 billion in refunds after the Supreme Court struck down tariffs. Refunds are top of mind for everyone, but this ruling does not address how they will be administered.
Key Refund Mechanisms:
Option 1: Court of International Trade (CIT) Filings (Most Secure)
- The CIT has confirmed that it has authority in these 1581(i) IEEPA matters to order refunds through reliquidation if the IEEPA tariffs are ultimately held unlawful
- Over 2,000 complaints have been filed by a variety of importers, with filings increasing especially rapidly after the filing by Costco Wholesale Corporation generated considerable press
- The U.S. Government has stated to the CIT that it will not oppose reliquidation of entries that have incurred IEEPA-based tariffs (if they are definitively struck down in a final, unappealable decision), but only for Plaintiffs who have filed Section 1581(i) actions
Option 2: Administrative Protests (CF-19)
- Protests cannot be filed until entries have liquidated. Where CBP acts in a purely ministerial role (arguably, as with IEEPA tariffs), protests may ultimately be rejected
- Less certain pathway than CIT filing
Option 3: Post-Summary Corrections (PSCs)
- For unliquidated entries, PSCs may be an available mechanism to conform entries to the courts’ directives, depending on what the Supreme Court and CIT ultimately order
Limiting IEEPA does not eliminate tariff authority, and trade complexity just got more uncertain.
Expect the Administration’s increased reliance on:
– Section 301
– Section 232
– Section 201
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by Scott Frederick | Feb 13, 2026 | Global Logistics Alerts
Weekly Tariff & Trade Update | Key Moves This Week (Feb 9-Feb 13)
→ US + Taiwan Trade Framework – Tariffs are the headline. Regulatory alignment & semiconductor strategy are the real story.
The US and Taiwan reached an Agreement on Reciprocal Trade that reshapes tariffs, regulatory alignment, and high-tech investment across a $185B trade corridor.
Here is what matters operationally:
US applies the higher of MFN or 15% on originating Taiwanese goods, while certain aligned products are excluded from reciprocal tariffs.
- Taiwan eliminates or reduces 99% of tariff barriers on US goods
Expanded access across autos, machinery, chemicals, electrical products, metals, medical products, and key agricultural categories.
- Non-tariff barriers meaningfully reduced
Taiwan will accept US vehicle safety and emissions standards without additional requirements and accept US FDA authorizations for medical devices and pharmaceuticals.
- Semiconductor and strategic sector alignment deepens
Taiwan companies plan to expand investment in US semiconductors and electronics manufacturing, with preferential treatment in certain Section 232 semiconductor investigations. More than $84B in planned US purchases from 2025 to 2029 across LNG, crude oil, aircraft, and power equipment.
If you operate in semiconductors, autos, medtech, aerospace, energy, or agriculture, this is structural. Your 2026 sourcing model should already reflect it.
- Fact Sheet on U.S.-Taiwan Agreement on Reciprocal Trade
- Presidential Action – ESTABLISHING AN AMERICA FIRST ARMS TRANSFER STRATEGY – securing American dominance across international defense exports.
- JOINT STATEMENT ON A FRAMEWORK FOR UNITED STATES-NORTH MACEDONIA AGREEMENT ON RECIPROCAL, FAIR, AND BALANCED TRADE
- JOINT STATEMENT ON UNITED STATES – BANGLADESH AGREEMENT ON RECIPROCAL TRADE
- UNITED STATES OF AMERICA – ARGENTINE REPUBLIC AGREEMENT ON RECIPROCAL TRADE AND INVESTMENT –
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by Scott Frederick | Feb 9, 2026 | News
Logistics Plus, Inc. has partnered with the International Electric Marine Association (IEMA) to support the release of updated Electric Vehicle Battery Transport Guidance, aligned with the IATA DGR 67th Edition (2026) and key IMDG Code changes.
The guidance is designed to help shippers, manufacturers, and logistics professionals stay compliant and prepared when handling and transporting battery products across air and ocean modes. To support the broader industry, the updated guidance is now available as a free download.
This collaboration reflects a shared commitment to safety, compliance, and staying ahead of evolving global regulations impacting battery and electric vehicle logistics.
Access the guidance document here: https://lnkd.in/gjFcfVGW
by Scott Frederick | Feb 9, 2026 | News
Logistics Plus Completes SOC 2 Type II Security Audit for Customer Technology Platforms
The security audit covered the Logistics Plus eShipPlus™ TMS and the MyLogisticsPlus™ customer portal.
ERIE, PA (February 9, 2026) – Logistics Plus, Inc. (LP), a global leader in transportation, logistics, and unique supply chain solutions, is pleased to announce it has successfully completed a SOC 2 Type II security audit covering its eShipPlus™ transportation management system and MyLogisticsPlus™ customer portal for the period of July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025.
The independent audit evaluated the design and operating effectiveness of controls related to system security, reinforcing Logistics Plus’ ongoing commitment to protecting customer data and maintaining secure, reliable technology platforms.
SOC reports are available to customers upon request, subject to standard confidentiality requirements
About Logistics Plus, Inc.
Logistics Plus, Inc. is a 21st Century Logistics Company™. With annual global sales approaching $1 billion, Logistics Plus is a leading global provider of transportation, warehousing, fulfillment, logistics, project management, business intelligence, technology, and unique supply chain solutions. The company is recognized as one of the fastest-growing privately owned logistics companies, with a presence in over 50 countries worldwide. With its trademark Passion for Excellence™, Logistics Plus is consistently recognized as a great place to work and a top global logistics provider. Learn more at logisticsplus.com.
by Scott Frederick | Feb 6, 2026 | Global Logistics Alerts
Weekly Tariff & Trade Update | Key Moves This Week (Jan 31-Feb 6)
Tariff risk moved this week, but not all of it came from policy.
Here’s what moved this week and why it matters:
→ US + India | Trade Agreement
Reciprocal tariffs reduced, non-tariff barriers targeted, and expanded commitments for US energy, agriculture, and technology exports.
→ US Trade Programs | AGOA + Haiti Extended
Congress passed and President Trump signed extensions preserving duty-free access for apparel and footwear.
Runway secured through Dec 31, 2026…preference risk pushed, not removed.
→ US + China | Presidential Engagement
President Trump and President Xi held a wide-ranging call covering trade, energy, agriculture, and geopolitics. April meetings remain on the calendar.
→ Trans-Pacific | CNY Peak Fails to Materialize
No traditional pre-Lunar New Year freight surge.
Muted demand, softer spot rates, and tariff uncertainty continue to suppress forward bookings according to the JOC.
→ US Supreme Court | IEEPA Tariffs
No ruling yet on IEEPA tariff authority. Existing tariffs remain in force as the Court recesses, with the next opinion window on Feb 20.
Why this matters
Tariff risk is fragmenting…part policy, part demand, part timing.
Teams planning sourcing, pricing, and inventory for 2025–2026 should assume uncertainty persists.
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