Federal court rules against Trump’s ‘invalid’ global tariffs

WorldPolitics
8 May 2026 • 4:43 PM MYT
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Federal court rules against Trump’s ‘invalid’ global tariffs

  • A federal court in New York struck down global tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump, deeming them "invalid" and "unauthorized by law."
  • The 2-1 decision by the Court of International Trade found that the President overstepped congressional authority in imposing the 10 percent worldwide tariffs.
  • This ruling represents another legal setback for the administration, following a Supreme Court decision in February that invalidated broader tariffs.
  • The tariffs, invoked under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974, were set to expire on July 24 and were challenged by small businesses.
  • The administration is expected to appeal the decision and is currently conducting investigations that could lead to the imposition of new tariffs.

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