Federal court strikes down Trump's 10 percent global tariffs as illegal. A divided three-judge panel of the Court of International Trade ruled that the tariffs exceeded presidential authority and were unauthorised by law. The decision came after small businesses challenged the measures, marking another legal setback for the administration's tariff strategy. The court found that Trump overstepped the tariff power Congress had granted under the Trade Act of 1974. One judge dissented, arguing the law allows the president more flexibility. The ruling directly applies to three plaintiffs including Washington state and companies Basic Fun and Burlap and Barrel. The administration is expected to appeal, potentially reaching the Supreme Court.
