# 60 countries

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## Timeline

- **2026-08-03**: Lawsuit filed by 25 states — A coalition of 25 Democratic‑led states files a lawsuit in the US Court of International Trade, challenging the legality of the new tariffs.
- **2026-07-24**: Global 10% levy expires — The previous 10% universal tariff on US imports, in effect for some time, reaches its expiration date.
- **2026-07**: New Section 301 tariffs imposed — The US imposes forced-labour tariffs of 10–12.5% on 60 countries covering 99.4% of imports, shortly after the prior levy expires.
- **2026-06-14**: India bans forced-labour imports — India amends its foreign trade policy to prohibit imports of goods made with forced labour, a move that later influences its tariff rate.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### 25 States Challenge 10-12.5% Tariffs on 60 Countries
2026-08-04 07:31:05 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2

A 25-state lawsuit filed in the US Court of International Trade contends that the Trump administration’s use of Section 301 to impose forced-labour tariffs on 60 nations is an unlawful expansion of executive power. The case argues the levies are pretextual and violate procedural requirements, following a Supreme Court loss on similar trade measures. If successful, it could set a major precedent on presidential tariff authority.
Full story: https://getlegalbrief.com/story/legal-challenge-trump-tariffs-section-301

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