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Small Businesses Sue Trump Over 60-Nation Tariffs

7/25/2026

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Small Businesses Sue

On July 24, 2026, small businesses sued in New York trade court against President Donald Trump’s tariffs on 60 partners.
The Section 301 tariffs levy 10% and 12.5% duties on imports from those economies, citing forced-labour concerns.
Plaintiffs argue the duties exceed presidential authority, lack forced-labour findings, and revive measures the Supreme Court declared illegal on February 20, 2026.
A nonprofit legal group that previously won cases against earlier Trump tariffs backs the lawsuit.

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EU-Brazil-Japan Reject

The EU, Brazil and Japan rejected the U.S. Trade Representative’s forced-labour justification for the new tariffs.
EU spokesperson Paula Pinho said the bloc does not contribute to forced labour and fully rejects the investigation’s premise.
Brazil’s government accused the United States of manipulating human-rights concerns to justify protectionist measures.
Japan’s spokesperson called the duties “regrettable” and said Japan complies with international rules.

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Small Businesses Sue

On July 24, 2026, small businesses sued in New York trade court against President Donald Trump’s tariffs on 60 partners.
The Section 301 tariffs levy 10% and 12.5% duties on imports from those economies, citing forced-labour concerns.
Plaintiffs argue the duties exceed presidential authority, lack forced-labour findings, and revive measures the Supreme Court declared illegal on February 20, 2026.
A nonprofit legal group that previously won cases against earlier Trump tariffs backs the lawsuit.

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