President Donald Trump adjusts his microphone while speaking during an event for military mothers in the East Room of the White House, Wednesday, May 6, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson) WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal court ruled Thursday against the new global tariffs that President Donald Trump imposed after a stinging loss at the Supreme Court. A split three-judge panel of the Court of International Trade in New York found the 10% global tariffs were illegal after small businesses sued.
Main Idea: A federal court ruled that President Donald Trump’s new 10% global tariffs were illegal and blocked them for the plaintiffs in the case.
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Importers may face uncertainty as the appeal process continues, and some tariffs could still raise costs for goods until courts fully settle the case.
The ruling could lower prices for consumers and help small businesses if the tariffs are blocked and refunds are ordered.
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Federal court that ruled the global tariffs illegal and blocked collection from the plaintiffs.
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Small business plaintiff directly covered by the court decision.
Previously struck down broader tariffs and is a potential next step in appeals.
The likely first appeals court if the administration challenges the ruling.
Legal nonprofit that represented the two business plaintiffs and commented on the ruling.
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