Event

Tariff Refunds and Related Litigation Webinar: Key Considerations for Businesses

May 14, 2026

As tariff refund claims move forward, companies across the supply chain face significant legal, commercial, and strategic questions. Businesses continue to evaluate who may be entitled to refunded amounts separate from the importer of record, how prior pricing decisions and contracts may impact recovery, and where disputes are most likely to arise. Companies that passed on the tariffs to customers are facing demands for return of the tariffs paid. Join Snell & Wilmer attorneys Brett Johnson and Derek Flint for a timely discussion of what companies should consider to protect their interests, understanding potential claims, and prepare for the next wave of tariff-related litigation along the entire supply chain ecosystem.

Topics will include:

Duties and potential liabilities of companies that passed on tariff costs to customers
The current tariff refund process, expected timelines, and practical steps to maximize recovery opportunities
Key litigation trends involving the entirety of the supply chain
Contractual rights and obligations related to tariff pass-throughs, reimbursements, and cost-sharing provisions
How to assess exposure from class actions, unjust enrichment claims, and downstream refund demands Strategies for preserving evidence, documenting pricing decisions, and strengthening litigation defenses
Forward-looking contract and supply chain planning to address future tariffs, regulatory shifts, and refund disputes