Small businesses sued over Trump's new forced-labor tariffs
Two import-dependent businesses asked the U.S. Court of International Trade to block new tariffs on goods from 60 economies. USTR says the duties respond to forced-labor import practices, while the lawsuit says the agency exceeded Section 301 authority. (sources: www.theguardian.com, apnews.com, libertyjusticecenter.org, ustr.gov)
The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. Court of International Trade, challenges tariffs linked to claims of foreign forced labor. The businesses argue that the tariffs negatively affect their operations.
- The lawsuit was filed on July 24, 2026.
- The case is titled Burlap and Barrel, Inc. v. Greer et al.
- The tariffs have drawn criticism from trading partners.
Why it matters
The outcome of the lawsuit could influence future tariff policies and their implications for small businesses.
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