Trump appeals after trade court rules his 10% global tariffs are illegal

• Trump administration appeals trade court ruling that struck down 10% universal tariffs.
• The Court of International Trade (CIT) ruled 2-1 that Section 122 tariffs were unlawful, replacing previous IEEPA tariffs.
• The ruling is narrow, applying only to two small businesses and the state of Washington; tariffs remain in place for most importers while the appeal is ongoing.

The Trump administration is appealing a trade court ruling that found its 10% global tariffs, imposed under Section 122, to be unlawful. While the initial ruling was narrow, applying only to specific plaintiffs, the administration's appeal means the tariffs remain in effect for most importers, creating ongoing uncertainty in trade policy.