Group that defeated Trump’s tariffs at Supreme Court challenges latest round

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by Zach Schonfeld
March 9, 2026
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A group is suing President Trump over his new 10% global tariff, arguing it is illegal.

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If this lawsuit succeeds, it could prevent potential price increases on imported goods due to tariffs.

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The Liberty Justice Center has filed a lawsuit against President Donald Trump, challenging his recently imposed 10 percent global tariff. This action follows the Supreme Court's decision to strike down the bulk of the President's previous emergency tariffs. The libertarian public-interest firm contends that the new levies are also illegal, stating in its complaint, "This Court has been down this road before." The lawsuit seeks to invalidate the tariff, which President Trump has indicated he intends to raise to 15 percent. This legal challenge could once again test the executive branch's authority regarding trade policy.

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The Liberty Justice Center filed a lawsuit challenging President Trump's 10 percent global tariff.

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