US court rules Trump's 10% tariffs unlawful

On Thursday, the US Court of International Trade ruled that the 10% temporary tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump in February 2025 are unlawful. The three-judge panel decided in a 2-1 vote that the administration could not use a 1974 trade law to justify broad tariffs aimed at rebalancing international trade relations. These tariffs replaced previous duties that had already been invalidated by the US Supreme Court. As a result of the ruling, the three companies that filed the lawsuit are exempt from paying the additional duties. Furthermore, the court ordered the US government to reimburse these companies with interest for tariffs paid over the past two months. While the judgment currently applies only to the litigants, legal experts suggest it establishes a precedent that could encourage further challenges to Trump's economic policies. The administration retains the right to appeal the decision. These tariffs were central to President Trump's trade strategy since his term began in January 2025.