A US court has ruled that President Trump's 10% global tariff, imposed after the Supreme Court struck down his previous emergency tariffs, is illegal. The ruling significantly weakens Trump's trade policy and negotiation leverage ahead of key talks with China's President Xi Jinping. While the narrow ruling limits immediate financial impact by restricting refunds to plaintiffs who sued, it may prompt additional lawsuits from other affected parties.
Background
The Trump administration has used various trade laws to impose tariffs as part of its 'America First' economic policy, particularly targeting China but also implementing broader global tariffs. These actions have been controversial and frequently challenged in court.
- Source
- Ars Technica
- Published
- May 9, 2026 at 03:25 AM
- Score
- 7.0 / 10