Tariff-related Litigation Update – 8/15

IEEPA Tariffs & Legal Challenge Update (8/15/2025)
This members-only briefing provides weekly updates on tariff actions and related litigation. It includes developments under Executive Order 14257 (as amended), recent tariff threats—including proposed “fentanyl” tariffs under IEEPA—and ongoing judicial activity in key trade and customs cases. Each update summarizes the latest filings, decisions, or scheduling milestones in active challenges brought by industry stakeholders.

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AdvaMed Statement on Commerce Department Section 232 National Security Investigation
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Tariff-related Litigation Update – 9/12
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Member-only overview of IEEPA reciprocal & “fentanyl” tariffs under EO 14257, summarizing key federal court challenges and rulings through August 15, 2025.
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Tariff-related Litigation Update – 9/5
September 5, 2025
Member-only overview of IEEPA reciprocal & “fentanyl” tariffs under EO 14257, summarizing key federal court challenges and rulings through August 15, 2025.
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Tariff-related Litigation Update – 8/22
August 22, 2025
Member-only overview of IEEPA reciprocal & “fentanyl” tariffs under EO 14257, summarizing key federal court challenges and rulings through August 15, 2025.
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Scott Whitaker Op-Ed: Medtech is vital to a healthier America
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Tariff-related Litigation Update – 7/25
July 25, 2025
Member-only overview of IEEPA reciprocal & “fentanyl” tariffs under EO 14257, summarizing key federal court challenges and rulings through July 25, 2025.
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Tariff-related Litigation Update – 7/18
July 18, 2025
Member-only overview of IEEPA reciprocal & “fentanyl” tariffs under EO 14257, summarizing key federal court challenges and rulings through July 18, 2025.