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Federal Circuit Stays Lower Court
The Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit stays the lower court ruling, allowing collection to continue while appeal proceeds, and says the government is likely to win on the merits.
Trade Court Rules Tariffs Illegal
A 2-1 panel of the Court of International Trade finds the tariffs “invalid” and “unauthorized by law” in a lawsuit brought by small businesses.
10% Tariffs Under Section 122
Trump invokes Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974 to impose temporary 10% worldwide tariffs, set to expire after 150 days (July 24, 2026).
Supreme Court Strikes Down Tariffs
The Supreme Court invalidates the broad tariffs, forcing the administration to find alternative legal justification.
Broader Tariffs Imposed
Trump administration imposes double-digit tariffs on nearly every country using broad executive authority.
A Federal Circuit stay preserves Trump’s 10% global tariff, finding the government likely to prevail on its novel interpretation of the Trade Act. The decision tests whether trade deficits are “fundamental international payments problems,” with major implications for executive tariff authority.
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