Small businesses sued to stop the administration’s new Section 301 tariffs
Two import-dependent small businesses filed a Court of International Trade challenge to the administration’s new Section 301 tariff regime, arguing the government exceeded the limits Congress set for forced-labor trade actions. (sources: thehill, nbcnews, nytimes)
The lawsuit targets new tariffs imposed on imports from 60 trade partners, which range from 10 percent to 12.5 percent. The businesses are represented by the Liberty Justice Center.
- The lawsuit was filed shortly after the new tariffs were enacted.
- The tariffs apply to goods imported from 60 U.S. trade partners.
- The Liberty Justice Center is representing the small businesses.
Why it matters
The outcome of this lawsuit could impact the enforcement of tariffs and the financial burden on small businesses.
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