A US trade court delivered another setback after Donald Trump Tariffs Halted by a federal ruling that questioned the legality of the policy. The court said the government failed to justify the global import duties under US trade law. The decision adds pressure on the former president’s trade strategy.
The Donald Trump Tariffs Halted decision came from the U.S. Court of International Trade. In a 2–1 ruling, judges said the 10% global tariffs imposed earlier this year were not properly authorised under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974. Small businesses and the state of Washington had challenged the tariffs in court.
The ruling blocks the tariffs for two import companies and Washington state, but most importers will still pay them while the government appeals the decision. Experts say the case could lead to a long legal battle over trade policy and tariff refunds.
This judgment marks another legal hurdle for Donald Trump’s tariff agenda after earlier court challenges to similar policies.
