Lawyers Brace Clients for Turmoil Ahead of SCOTUS Tariff Ruling
More than three months of waiting for a US Supreme Court tariffs decision has sparked daily calls to lawyers from anxious clients posing “what if” scenarios surrounding a possible ruling.
Trade, customs and policy lawyers at firms including Bracewell LLP, Vinson & Elkins and Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Field have counseled a wait-and-see approach before the court’s ruling while recommending stop-gap measures such as changing how they move goods.
The lawyers have prepared their clients for ongoing and expected risks, with the high court set to rule as early as Friday or next week.
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Texas Impact
The uncertainty leading up to the Supreme Court decision has been particularly palpable in Texas.
The state is an international trade hub that saw exports surge by nearly two-thirds to $455 billion in 2024 from $278 billion in 2020, according to a report from the University of Texas at Dallas. Imports rose to $398 billion in 2024 from $248 billion in 2020, according to the university.
The president’s tariff blitz, initially launched in April 2025, shocked businesses in the state. The lawyers said their clients saw manufacturing costs rise, particularly those that import steel and aluminum, and that the energy and aerospace industries were hit particularly hard.
“Texas lawyers are having to be extraordinarily agile,” Adetutu said.
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