In this episode of Talking Logistics, host Adrian Gonzalez speaks with Descartes’ Glenn Palanacki about growing uncertainty surrounding IEEPA-related tariff refunds and the potential implications for importers, supply chain leaders, and global trade operations. With more than $160 billion in previously paid tariffs potentially subject to refund claims, the discussion explores how realistic tariff refunds may be, what factors could determine eligibility, and the legal and financial considerations companies must weigh when deciding whether to pursue claims. The conversation also addresses the emerging processes companies are using to seek refunds, including the role of CAPE, and examines how the evolving regulatory landscape could reshape duty planning, pricing assumptions, sourcing strategies, and broader supply chain decision-making moving forward.
