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U.S. trade court rules against Trump's 10% tariffs

Updated on: May 7, 2026 / 10:00 PM EDT / CBS News

U.S. trade court rules against Trump's 10% tariffs

TL;DR

  • A U.S. trade court ruled President Trump's 10% global tariffs invalid in a 2-1 decision.
  • The ruling challenges the legality of tariffs implemented in February.
  • The court found the tariffs unlawful and that they caused economic harm.
  • The Trump administration must stop charging tariffs for the suing plaintiffs and issue refunds with interest.
  • The court stated the Section 122 tariffs were not justified by the required balance-of-payments deficit.
  • This decision follows a Supreme Court ruling that invalidated previous 'Liberation Day' tariffs.