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Trump Imposes 10-12.5% Tariffs, EU Probe Sparks Lawsuit

7/25/2026

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Summary

Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump imposed new tariffs on imports from over 80 countries and launched a Section 301 investigation into the European Union.
The tariffs are 10-12.5% on most goods, 25% on Brazil and 50% on certain Canadian products.
Liberty Justice Center sued in the U.S. Court of International Trade hours after the tariffs took effect, claiming they replicate the struck-down regime.

History

Historical Context

The 1930 Smoot-Hawley Tariff lifted U.S. duties to about 60% and cut imports by more than 40%, deepening the Great Depression. Echoing that protectionism, President Donald Trump in July 2026 invoked section 338 of the same act, imposing a 50% tariff on Canadian goods. Both episodes show how historic tariff spikes recur to pressure trade partners.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump imposed new tariffs on imports from over 80 countries and launched a Section 301 investigation into the European Union.
The tariffs are 10-12.5% on most goods, 25% on Brazil and 50% on certain Canadian products.
Liberty Justice Center sued in the U.S. Court of International Trade hours after the tariffs took effect, claiming they replicate the struck-down regime.

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