Federal court hears new case against Trump’s latest global tariffs

Associated Press (AP) Legal & JudicialNews ReportEN 5 min read 100% complete April 10, 2026 at 06:23 PM

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Trump’s tariff powers tested again as judges question ‘deficit’ justification

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The U.S. Court of International Trade is hearing a case challenging President Trump's latest global tariffs. These tariffs were implemented after the Supreme Court struck down his initial attempt to impose broader tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) in February 2026. Trump then invoked Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974, allowing temporary tariffs of up to 15%. He imposed 10% tariffs, arguing that America's trade deficit constitutes a "fundamental international payments problem," the justification required by Section 122. The lawsuit aims to overturn these tariffs, which are scheduled to expire in July, by arguing that trade deficits do not qualify under Section 122.

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The current tariffs are scheduled to expire July 24.

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Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974 allows the president to impose global tariffs of up to 15% for 150 days.

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Trump then announced 10% Section 122 tariffs after the Supreme Court ruling.

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The Supreme Court struck down Trump's initial tariffs based on the IEEPA in February.

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The U.S. Court of International Trade is hearing oral arguments in an attempt to overturn President Trump's temporary tariffs.

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Washington 35% New York 40% Trade Act of 1974 55% International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) ×360% Supreme Court ×265% United States ×270% U.S. Court of International Trade 75% Donald Trump ×590%

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