What’s Next for the Industry Following the Supreme Court’s Tariff Ruling 

As of Feb. 20, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a ruling against the president’s use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act and reciprocal tariffs, stating they were not within the president’s authority to implement. While many who opposed the tariffs considered this a victory, the issue of refunds and what comes next was not addressed by the court’s ruling, leaving confusion for importers and those affected by the tariffs. 

After the decision, discussion of refunds began to circulate, as the issue in question was not addressed and was simply referred in the decision to the U.S. Court of International Trade. The amount of money collected from the tariffs was estimated at more than $200 billion in late 2025. The administration was quick to respond to the decision with frustration and expressed opposition to refunding the tariff revenue collected to importers affected by the tariffs. 

The debate over what comes next — especially on the issue of refunds — has already begun in Congress, with some in favor of refunds for importers, while others believe the refunds should go to consumers. However, a decision on the issue must go beyond party lines, as the administration would likely be poised to veto any action by Congress on the matter. The industry has been largely affected by the tariffs, as typical materials for archery products include steel and aluminum, as well as their derivatives. 

The ATA remains focused on the response and next steps from Congress regarding the issue of new tariffs that may be enacted by the administration, as well as the direction it takes on refunds. Future court battles will likely begin when the Court of International Trade addresses the refund issue.  

For more information, contact Dan Forster, ATA’s vice president and chief conservation officer, at danforster@archerytrade.org.