Navigating The Post-IEEPA Regulatory Landscape

Talking Logistics episode highlights with Glenn Palanacki of Descartes on navigating post-IEEPA tariff uncertainty, refund claims, compliance risks, and global trade strategy.

May 27, 2026

On February 20, 2026 the Supreme Court invalidated the tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, or IEEPA. This introduced a new layer of uncertainty for global trade. As we all know, tariffs directly influence sourcing decisions, pricing, and broader supply chain strategy, so any shift in tariff authority or refund eligibility carries significant implications for importers, customs brokers, and logistics service providers. As a result, a lot of questions have arisen about refunds, audit and enforcement risks, duty planning, and what trade measures might come next. To help us unpack these issues and what companies should be thinking about moving forward, I interviewed Glenn Palanacki, VP Product Management at Descartes during a recent episode of Talking Logistics.

Amazon as a 3PL: Opportunity or Risk?

Amazon recently launched Amazon Supply Chain Services (ASCS), opening its freight, warehousing, fulfillment, and parcel shipping capabilities to businesses beyond Amazon sellers. The offering positions Amazon as a broader third-party logistics (3PL) and supply chain services provider across industries including retail, manufacturing, healthcare, and automotive.

This survey explored how supply chain and logistics executives view this development, including potential benefits, concerns, and whether they would consider Amazon as a logistics partner.

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