# IEEPA

Type: Technology

Source: Retail Intelligence Brief — https://getretailbrief.com/entity/ieepa-technology
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## Timeline

- **2026-11-03**: Midterm elections — Congressional midterms limit likelihood of legislative tariff extension.
- **2026-07-24**: Section 122 tariffs expire — Temporary 10% tariffs lapse unless Congress extends or Section 301 replacements take effect.
- **2026-07-15**: 25% tariffs on Brazilian imports — Trump announces 25% Section 301 tariffs on select Brazilian imports, starting the shift to durable country-specific duties.
- **2026-02-21**: Industry Response — Consultancies like Wipfli begin advising retail clients on duty recovery and supply chain auditing strategies.
- **2026-02-20**: SCOTUS Ruling — The Supreme Court issues its decision limiting the scope of IEEPA, specifically excluding tariff authority.
- **2026-02**: Supreme Court strikes down IEEPA tariffs — Supreme Court rules administration's use of IEEPA for broad tariffs unconstitutional.
- **2026-02**: Section 122 tariffs imposed — Administration imposes 10% global tariffs under Section 122, set to expire in 150 days.
- **2018**: Expanded Usage — Successive administrations increasingly utilize IEEPA for broad trade and economic restrictions.
- **1977-12-28**: IEEPA Enacted — Congress passes the International Emergency Economic Powers Act to grant the President emergency economic authority.

## Recent coverage (2 stories)

### Consumer Prices Face Fresh Pressure as Trump Triggers 25% Brazil Import Tax
2026-07-19 14:59:42 · Sentiment: Negative · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 7

Retailers face renewed margin pressure as Trump switches to targeted tariffs, with a 25% duty on Brazil risking higher prices on coffee, orange juice, and other consumer goods.
Full story: https://getretailbrief.com/story/retail-tariff-pressure-brazil

### SCOTUS Limits Presidential Tariff Authority Under IEEPA Statute
2026-02-21 00:54:59 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 2

The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that the President lacks the authority to impose tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). This landmark decision restricts executive trade powers, offering a significant reprieve and increased cost predictability for the retail and e-commerce sectors.
Full story: https://getretailbrief.com/story/scotus-ieepa-tariff-ruling-retail-impact

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