US federal court hears new case against Trump tariffs

Al Jazeera Legal & JudicialNews ReportEN 2 min read 100% complete by By AP and ReutersApril 10, 2026 at 07:35 PM

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

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A US federal court is hearing a case in New York challenging temporary tariffs imposed by Donald Trump after the Supreme Court struck down his previous tariff measures. Twenty-four states and two small businesses are suing the Trump administration, arguing the 10% global import tax, implemented in February, circumvents the Supreme Court ruling. The plaintiffs seek to block the tariffs, arguing they are based on outdated authority intended to protect the US dollar in the 1970s, not to address routine trade deficits. Oregon's lawyer argued against allowing the tariffs to expire naturally, fearing Trump would invoke other laws to maintain them indefinitely. Trump has made tariffs a central pillar of his foreign policy, claiming broad authority to impose them without Congressional input.

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Trump has made tariffs a central pillar of his foreign policy.

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Oregon’s lawyer Brian Marshall said the judges should block the 10 percent tariffs.

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Several US states and small businesses have sued the Trump administration to stop the new tariffs.

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The lawsuit aims to overturn the temporary tariffs Trump imposed after the Supreme Court struck down his earlier tariffs.

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A US federal court is hearing a case against Trump's temporary tariffs.

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Congress 30% Brian Marshall ×235% Oregon 40% New York ×250% Supreme Court ×265% US Court of International Trade 70% United States ×380% Donald Trump ×695%

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tariffs 100% us court of international trade 70% supreme court 60% global imports 60% legal assault 50% trade deficits 50% balance-of-payments deficits 40% economic policy 40%