President Donald Trump’s latest round of tariffs, including 25% duties on Brazilian imports and proposed 50% levies on Canadian goods, faces immediate legal headwinds.
The new measures, part of the administration’s “liberation day” trade initiative, are being challenged in court just hours after taking effect, with experts warning they may not withstand judicial scrutiny.
The legal pushback follows a recent ruling that struck down previous global tariffs, effectively dismantling a cornerstone of the current trade policy.
Trade specialists suggest the newest duties could meet a similar fate, creating uncertainty for businesses and investors navigating the shifting regulatory landscape.
Two small U.S. businesses filed a lawsuit on Friday against the Trump administration, challenging the newly announced Section 301 tariffs on dozens of trading partners.
This marks the first legal challenge to the expanded trade policy, with the suit seeking to block the implementation of the duties.