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Episode #22: Strait to It, Creative Surcharges and Supreme Court Wins
Welcome back to the pod!
This week, I (Eytan) and Judah (not me) dive into why the Straits of Hormuz is the latest headache for your bottom line, even if your containers aren't actually in the Gulf. We’re tracking "Emergency Contingency Surcharges" (top-tier naming, guys) that are adding $300-$400 per container just as we hit the post-Lunar New Year lull.
On the bright side, the Supreme Court and the Court of International Trade just handed a massive win to importers. If you’ve been paying IEEPA tariffs, you’re officially in the "refund" line...though Customs and Border Protection claims it…
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