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Liberty Justice Center sues to block Trump’s 50% tariffs

By Drooid · Oct 31, 2026 · How we work

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U.S. Liberty Justice Center sued President Donald Trump's 50% tariffs on Canadian goods.
The tariffs were imposed under Section 338 of the U.S. Tariff Act, a dormant law.
The tariffs initially covered $28 billion of Canadian products, including cement, road salt and hockey sticks.
Gellert Global Group imports $80 million of Canadian cheese and faces $40 million in tariffs annually.
Trade lawyer Ryan Majerus said the tariffs could be reversed by the courts.

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U.S. Liberty Justice Center sued President Donald Trump's 50% tariffs on Canadian goods.
The tariffs were imposed under Section 338 of the U.S. Tariff Act, a dormant law.
The tariffs initially covered $28 billion of Canadian products, including cement, road salt and hockey sticks.
Gellert Global Group imports $80 million of Canadian cheese and faces $40 million in tariffs annually.
Trade lawyer Ryan Majerus said the tariffs could be reversed by the courts.