A US trade court has ruled against President Donald Trump's 10-percent global tariff, delivering another legal setback to his trade policy. The decision followed a previous Supreme Court ruling that invalidated multiple earlier tariffs imposed by the administration. The latest tariff had been introduced after the Supreme Court struck down those prior duties. The trade court's ruling on Thursday determined the 10-percent levy was also unlawful. No further details were provided about the court's legal reasoning or the specific case that led to the judgment. The ruling applies to the broad-based 10-percent tariff, not targeted industry-specific duties. Officials have not commented on whether the administration will appeal the decision. The initial announcement of the tariff was made in early 2025, though the exact date of implementation was not specified in the source. The court did not name the plaintiffs in the case. The decision marks the second major judicial rejection of Trump's expansive tariff strategy.
The same administration that claimed sweeping authority to impose tariffs has now lost two major court battles over them. A policy presented as strengthening national economic control is being dismantled by federal judges. This creates uncertainty for businesses that relied on the tariffs' legality. The repeated legal defeats undermine the consistency of the administration's trade stance.
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