AIPA on Trial: What It Means for Ecommerce Tariffs | Decoding Cross-Border Ecommerce | Ep #74

This episode of the Decoding Cross-Border Ecommerce podcast dives deep into the chaos of 2025 and what lies ahead in 2026, including the potential end of AIPA, the removal of de minimis, and a major Supreme Court decision that could reshape international trade policy.Aaron Bezzant, Zonos’ Head of Global Trade Strategy, is joined by longtime Zonos expert Ryan Swap, Head of Global Trade Data, and Jeff Freeman, our resident “Wikipedia” of global trade. With Clint Reid out sick, the team breaks down what businesses need to know about upcoming changes and the ripple effects of executive trade authority under scrutiny.🎧 Tune in for actionable insight into tariffs, refunds, Supreme Court bets, and what global ecommerce companies should expect in 2026.Chapters:[00:00:00] Opening clip  [00:00:30] Aaron introduces holiday episode & guests Ryan Swap and Jeff Freeman  [00:02:00] Reflecting on 2025: chaos, tariffs, and the rise of AIPA  [00:03:30] What is AIPA? A historical and legal breakdown  [00:05:00] Executive overreach? The Supreme Court's pending decision on AIPA  [00:06:30] The ripple effect: de minimis, tariffs, and tech adaptation  [00:09:00] Ryan on adapting tech and retroactive chaos  [00:13:00] Betting on the Supreme Court timeline  [00:15:00] Will AIPA be upheld or struck down? A legal debate  [00:21:00] What happens if AIPA is struck down? Refunds and fallback tools  [00:26:00] Postal refunds: nearly impossible?  [00:30:00] De minimis and the severability clause  [00:33:00] Global trend: EU, UK, and others following the U.S.  [00:35:00] What to expect from new clearance processes in 2026  [00:36:30] Final thoughts: 2026 won’t be quiet

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