US trade court rules against Trump’s 10 percent global tariffs
Summary
A U.S. trade court ruled against President Donald Trump’s 10 percent global tariffs, saying the tariffs were not justified under a 1970s trade law. The court sided with small businesses that challenged the tariffs, which started in February 2024.Key Facts
- The U.S. Court of International Trade made a 2-1 ruling against the tariffs.
- The tariffs were imposed by President Trump on February 24, 2024.
- The tariffs were based on Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974, which allows temporary duties to fix balance-of-payments issues.
- The court found the law did not support tariffs for the types of trade deficits cited by President Trump.
- Small businesses argued the tariffs tried to bypass a previous Supreme Court decision that blocked similar tariffs.
- President Trump’s administration said the $1.2 trillion trade deficit justified the tariffs, but experts disagreed.
- The ruling is seen as a win for businesses relying on international manufacturing and trade.
- The decision aims to provide clarity and stability for companies dealing with global supply chains.
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