May 29, 2025—The American Association of Exporters and Importers (AAEI) welcomes the U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT) rejection of President Donald Trump’s International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) and tariff regimes [storage.courtlistener.com]. AAEI calls for the Administration to immediately provide guidance to U.S. importers, recognizing that the Administration has 10 days to set the new rules per the CIT’s order.
Given that the Justice Department’s appeal over the decision could end up at the Supreme Court and the ruling does not prevent the Administration from using other measures to impose tariffs, AAEI will continue to work with the USTR, Department of Commerce, and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to take a deliberative and transparent approach to tariff implementation.
AAEI urges the Trump Administration to cooperate with U.S. trading partners to advance towards the settlement of trade disputes. AAEI will continue to work with the Trump Administration, government agencies, and Congress to provide technical guidance on tariff implementation and encourage the pursuit of cooperative trade relationships that advance open markets and strengthen economic growth.