Last mentioned: Mar 10, 2026
Lawsuit Filed
Anthropic files a first-of-its-kind lawsuit against the US government in California federal court.
Risk Designation
The Pentagon officially labels Anthropic a 'supply chain risk' following the refusal.
New Delhi Summit
Goyal and Lutnick hold 'fruitful' discussions to salvage the trade partnership.
Meeting Postponed
Scheduled meeting of chief negotiators in the US is delayed to study legal implications.
Presidential Reaction
President Trump holds a White House briefing calling the ruling 'disgraceful' and hinting at a backup plan.
SCOTUS Ruling
The Supreme Court issues a verdict invalidating the sweeping tariffs as a violation of federal law.
SCOTUS Ruling
US Supreme Court rules that tariff-setting authority belongs to Congress.
Contractual Dispute
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth demands Anthropic remove usage restrictions on lethal warfare.
Revenue Milestone
US government reaches $134 billion in total levies collected under the new tariff regime.
Diplomatic Friction
Lutnick claims trade deal stalled due to lack of direct communication between Modi and Trump.
IEEPA Enacted
The International Emergency Economic Powers Act is signed into law, granting the President power to regulate commerce during national emergencies.
Anthropic has filed a landmark lawsuit against the US government after being designated a 'supply chain risk' following a dispute over military AI usage. The company alleges the label is an unlawful retaliation for its refusal to waive safety restrictions on lethal autonomous warfare and mass surveillance.
Democratic lawmakers are intensifying their oversight of Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, focusing on potential conflicts of interest involving rare earth minerals and specific tariff refund requests. The inquiry centers on Lutnick's prior business ties and allegations of favorable treatment for entities linked to the Epstein family.
Indian Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal and US Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick met in New Delhi to salvage trade negotiations following a landmark US Supreme Court ruling on tariff authority. The discussions aim to finalize the legal framework for a bilateral agreement despite recent diplomatic friction and shifting constitutional powers in Washington.
The US Supreme Court has invalidated the Trump administration's sweeping tariffs on global trading partners, ruling that the President exceeded his authority under the 1977 International Emergency Economic Powers Act. The decision marks a significant legal setback for the administration's signature trade policy and creates immediate uncertainty for over $134 billion in collected levies.
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