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A coalition of 25 Democratic-led states filed suit in the U.S. Court of International Trade to block the administration’s latest 10%–12.5% tariffs on goods from about 60 economies, arguing the use of forced-labor as a pretext for an illegal tariff scheme and noting ongoing legal challenges to related measures as the White House defends its authority.
A group of 25 Democratic-led states filed a lawsuit in the U.S. Court of International Trade challenging the Trump administration’s new double-digit tariffs on about 60 trading partners, arguing the levies use a forced-labor pretext to reimpose tariffs previously ruled illegal by the Supreme Court. The White House defends the measures as a legal response to unfair practices, while critics say the authority under IEEPA/Section 301 does not justify the new tariffs, which followed expired temporary tariffs and affect a broad swath of imports.
Twenty-five US states filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, arguing that 10–12.5% tariffs on goods from about 60 trading partners—imposed under Section 301—are arbitrary and unlawful. The White House defends the measures as a lawful move to address forced-labor concerns, with the duties covering about 99.4% of US imports.
A coalition of 25 Democratic-led states filed suit in the U.S. Court of International Trade to block 10%–12.5% tariffs on goods from 60 trading partners, arguing the administration exceeded its authority under Section 301, bypassed country-specific reviews, and should refund duties; the White House defends the tariffs as lawful, while opponents say the regime is overbroad.
President Trump says the newly imposed tariffs are functionally the same as the ones the Supreme Court ruled illegal, while a federal lawsuit argues the administration is reviving the broad tariff regime under different authorities. He also said he would rather end USMCA than renegotiate it and claimed tariffs have benefited the economy, despite concerns about higher costs for Americans.
The Trump administration imposed broad Section 301 tariffs on goods from more than 80 countries, citing forced-labor concerns, with the scope covering about 99.4% of U.S. trade. Two small businesses quickly sued, arguing the move preserves a broad tariff regime previously struck down by the courts. Experts say Section 301 may be unlawful as used here and could be blocked or struck down, signaling a prolonged legal fight that could affect the tariffs' fate and the administration’s trade strategy.
Under Section 301, the U.S. imposes 10% or 12.5% tariffs on 60 economies for not banning goods made with forced labor, aiming to anchor a broader anti-forced-labor regime after a Supreme Court ruling struck down emergency tariffs; responses range from Australia’s rejection of the rationale to Brazil and Chile criticizing the move, while Canada and New Zealand express willingness to engage and negotiate rather than retaliate.
The Trump administration will begin 10% to 12.5% tariffs on about 60 trading partners, effective 12:01 a.m. ET Friday, replacing the expiring 10% global tariffs and covering roughly 99.4% of U.S. trade; the measures are tied to forced-labor concerns and imposed under Section 301 of the Trade Act, and officials say they will not stack with existing Section 232 duties.
The Trump administration plans permanent new tariffs tied to forced-labor concerns, potentially covering about 60 countries, to replace temporary measures invalidated by the Supreme Court. Using Section 301 and other authorities, the move expands the president’s tariff toolkit to boost domestic manufacturing, though critics warn it could fuel inflation and disrupt markets as investigations into overcapacity proceed.
The Trump administration is preparing to impose fresh tariffs by Friday on dozens of trading partners, aiming to preserve its tariff regime after a stopgap 10% duty lapses. The plan would likely apply 10% duties on dozens of economies (with 12.5% levies on others) under forced-labor and trade acts, with ongoing deliberations and potential adjustments from the initial proposal; some measures such as 50% tariffs on Canadian goods and 25% on Brazilian products have already been floated. Final details, hearings, and timing remain uncertain as the administration seeks to avoid a gap between the stopgap and new duties.
U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer signaled a new round of tariffs is coming, potentially up to 12.5% under Section 301 on 60 economies to address forced-labor concerns, while existing 10% Section 122 tariffs could expire Friday unless Congress acts.
The United States will impose a 25% tariff on a subset of Brazilian imports starting July 22 after a yearlong Section 301 investigation found Brazilian policies unfairly harmed US interests, spanning issues like digital trade, ethanol access, and deforestation. Exemptions apply to major exports such as coffee, beef, avocados, Brazil nuts, petroleum oils and aircraft parts. The U.S. says it remains open to negotiations, while Brazil’s Lula da Silva criticized the move and signaled countermeasures and WTO recourse. A separate forced-labor probe could add another 12.5% tariff (potentially bringing total duties to 37.5%), depending on next steps.
The United States will impose a 25% tariff on most Brazilian imports starting July 22 under Section 301 after a yearlong review of what Washington calls unfair trade practices; exemptions will apply to beef, orange juice, aircraft and parts, and energy products. A separate forced-labor probe could add another 12.5% duty, with a decision due next week, intensifying tensions ahead of Brazil’s October presidential election. The move comes amid contentious negotiations and sharp rhetoric between Washington and Brasilia.
EU leaders warn that China’s booming exports threaten European industry and are weighing protective steps similar to a Trump-era tariff approach, including a European version of Section 301; while tariffs or quotas are being discussed, Brussels is also pushing measures to diversify supply chains and reduce reliance on China, signaling a potential new era of protectionism in global trade while maintaining dialogue with Beijing.
Trump has moved to reimpose tariffs on about 60 countries under Section 301, including China and several Asian partners, despite a Supreme Court setback, a move that comes as Asia’s economies grapple with Iran-related oil spikes, high inflation, and widespread currency weakness. The new levies threaten to stack atop existing duties, complicating supply chains and raising consumer prices while sparking market volatility and political pushback at home. Central banks across the region, from Japan to Indonesia and India, are already defending currencies amid a tightening global backdrop, making the tariffs a fresh source of risk for growth in the second half of 2026.