Supreme Court Tariff Decision: What It Means for the Spice Trade Webinar Briefing
Presented by Shawn Jarosz with TradeMoves, one of ASTA’s trusted consultants on trade policy, as well as the legal team of Richard Wortman and Michele Lehat from ASTA member company GDLSK, this webinar focused on the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decision in Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trump. What did this mean for spice importers, duty exposure, refund opportunities, and future trade actions. The webinar analyzed the Court’s decision, discussed its immediate implications for the spice sector, and explored what tariff tools the Administration may pursue next.
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