US trade court once again rules Trump tariffs illegal, but issues narrow block

US trade court rules Trump’s 10% global tariffs illegal under 1970s law, but blocks them only for two importers and Washington state. | Contesto: cronaca

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• US trade court once again rules Trump tariffs illegal, but issues narrow block

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The US Court of International Trade on Friday ruled that President Donald Trump’s latest 10 percent temporary global duties are unjustified under a 1970s trade law, but issued a narrow block that applies only to two private importers and the State of Washington. The decision leaves the tariffs in place for the vast majority of importers while any appeal by the Trump administration runs its course. The ruling marks the latest legal challenge to the president’s use of emergency trade powers, which he has invoked repeatedly to impose sweeping tariffs on foreign goods. At the heart of the case is a 1970s-era statute that grants the executive branch authority to adjust imports during a national emergency, but the court found that the administration failed to meet the legal standard required under that law. The judges concluded that the temporary 10 percent duties were not justified based on the evidence presented. Despite the sweeping legal finding, the court’s remedy was sharply limited. Rather than striking down the tariffs nationwide, the judges ordered relief only for the two companies and Washington state that brought the lawsuit. This means that for other businesses and states, the 10 percent surcharge remains in effect unless they file their own legal challenges or the administration chooses to comply voluntarily. The narrow scope of the injunction underscores the cautious approach the trade court has taken in previous tariff disputes. The decision is the second time the trade court has ruled against Trump’s tariff policy, following an earlier case that also found his use of emergency powers unlawful. In that instance, the administration appealed and the tariffs remained in place during the appeals process. Legal experts say the latest ruling could follow a similar path, with the government likely to seek a stay or an appeal to the Federal Circuit, which could prolong the uncertainty for importers. For businesses caught in the middle, the ruling offers little immediate relief. Only the two importers and Washington state are shielded from the 10 percent levy, while thousands of other companies must continue paying the duties or risk noncompliance. The State of...

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