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U.S. trade court rules Trump tariffs illegal, but issues narrow block

The Japan Times·Dietrich Knauth·6 months ago
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Pacific Container Terminal in Long Beach, California, on Jan. 14.

Pacific Container Terminal in Long Beach, California, on Jan. 14. | REUTERS

NEW YORK – The U.S. trade court on Thursday ruled against U.S. President Donald Trump's latest 10% global tariffs, finding they were not justified under a 1970s trade law. However, the court only blocked the levy on two small businesses and the state of ​Washington.

The U.S. Court of International Trade ruled in favor of the two businesses and Washington ‌state ‌that challenged the tariffs, which took effect on Feb. 24. The ruling ​was 2-1, with one judge saying it was premature to grant victory to the small business plaintiffs.

The White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

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