AAIP Virtual Doorknock: Practical Implications of SCOTUS Tariff Decision

The American Association of the Indo-Pacific will has assembled an excellent panel to discuss the practical impact of the Supreme Court’s decision to strike down IEEPA tariffs on American businesses.  AmCham Vietnam – HCMC members are invited to attend for free, and please note it takes place from 8-9am HCMC time on Wednesday, February 25, 2026.

Speakers:

Barbara Weisel, Nonresident Scholar, Asia Program, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace and former Assistant USTR for SE Asia and the Pacific

Deborah Elms, Head, Trade Policy, Hinrich Foundation

Shiumei Lin, Vice President, Corporate Affairs, UPS Asia Pacific

Moderator:

Steven Okun, Head of External Affairs, AAIP

Topics: 

–  What are the next steps for the Trump Administration following the Supreme Court’s decision?

–  Is there now a global baseline tariff to the US of 15%? How does Section 122 work? How long will it last?

–  What happens to the existing Reciprocal Trade Agreements signed in the region (e.g., Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, South Korea)?

–  What should businesses be considering about their exports to the US and their global supply chains?

–  How might the IEPPA customs refunds process work? What to watch?