Tariff Navigation Series: Recovering Hidden Tariff Costs Through Your Supply Chain

Description

As tariff policies continue to evolve, many companies are discovering opportunities to recover costs they assumed were permanent. Between ongoing litigation, tariff refund programs, supplier negotiations, and contractual recovery strategies, importers need to understand where opportunities exist and what actions they should be taking now.

Join us for this practical session exploring the latest developments in tariff recovery. Our speakers will explain the current tariff landscape, provide updates on refund litigation and the Customs Automated Processing Environment (CAPE) refund process, and share real-world strategies companies are using to recover tariff costs and strengthen their supply chain resilience.

During this webinar, you'll learn:

• The current status of U.S. tariffs, including IEEPA, Section 122, and Section 232 actions, and the latest refund litigation.
• Which tariffs have been refunded to date, what offsets may reduce refunds, and what additional recoveries may still be possible.
• How companies have responded to tariff increases through supplier negotiations, pricing strategies, and cost-sharing arrangements.
• How the CAPE tariff refund process works, why some refunds remain pending, and common issues that delay reimbursement.
• Strategies companies are using to pursue contractual tariff recoveries from suppliers and trading partners.
• Approaches for estimating potential tariff refunds and identifying opportunities across different product categories.
• Emerging trends in class action litigation and important downstream considerations that may affect obligations to customers.

Whether your company is evaluating potential tariff refunds, reviewing supplier agreements, or planning for future trade policy changes, this webinar will provide practical guidance to help you identify opportunities, manage risk, and make informed business decisions.

 This webinar is part of the Colorado Tariff Navigation Webinar Series, co-produced with the Colorado Office of Economic Development & International Trade and the World Trade Center Denver.  The Colorado Lawyers Committee is also a supporting contributor.

Speakers:

Ryan Burns, Managing Partner, Cimprax

Ryan Burns founded CIMPRAX to help manufacturers operate as one unified system, not disconnected functions. He aligns sourcing, purchasing, planning, and operations so teams pursue shared outcomes, not competing targets.

He brings 20 years of experience across global sourcing, supply chain and supplier risk mitigation, category strategy, organizational design, and acquisition integration—helping companies capture synergies and perform through periods of rapid growth.

Ryan is known for a collaborative, high-touch approach. He works alongside teams at every level—mentoring leaders, empowering operators, and turning improvement into real execution.

His philosophy is simple: improvement only matters if it works in practice. That means changes grounded in how the business actually runs, supported through implementation—not just recommendation.

Russell Menyhart, Partner, Taft Law

Russell solves problems for clients, with an emphasis on complex international matters and highly-regulated industries. A substantial part of his practice focuses on compliance with U.S. cross-border trade and investment laws, including the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS), export controls (EAR and ITAR), OFAC sanctions, and customs/tariffs compliance. His work has included helping a client avoid criminal and civil penalties related to alleged nuclear isotope trafficking to Iran, negotiating the exit of a U.S. citizen trapped in China, and obtaining national security clearances for foreign companies investing in the U.S. He helps clients facing aggressive U.S. enforcement agencies, multi-million dollar disputes with foreign partners, and complex litigation.

Russell chairs Taft’s International Trade and CFIUS practice groups and has significant experience assisting with international mergers and acquisitions. His trade work includes advising clients on mapping out tariff exposure, conducting due diligence on international business partners, and analyzing the application of export controls on client products and technology.

As head of the International Trade group, Russell advises clients on all aspects of customs/tariff compliance, including advanced supply chain mapping and tariff mitigation strategies. He advises clients on responding to Customs and Border Protection (CBP) detentions and seizures, in addition to analyzing product classification, country of origin, and valuation of imported goods. As part of his focus on complex federal regulations, Russell also advises museums and universities on compliance with the National American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), including the important process of repatriating ancestors and cultural items to federally recognized tribes.