Greetings, dear readers of our site! The conflict between President Donald Trump's economic reforms and the judicial system has reached a new level across the ocean. The Federal Trade Court in Manhattan has issued its ruling on the controversial customs duties introduced by the White House. Zamin.uz presents the details of this high-profile court case.
Court ruling and Trump's import tariffs
A Manhattan jury of judges found the 10 percent additional tariff on foreign imports introduced by US President Donald Trump in February 2026 to be unlawful. Bloomberg reports that this decision is considered a serious blow to the administration's foreign trade policy.
Victory for small businesses and states
This court case was heard based on a class-action lawsuit filed by a group of small business entities and more than 20 US states. The plaintiffs argued that the President exceeded his authority in imposing such drastic economic restrictions. For now, the court order applies only to the parties that filed the lawsuit and the territory of Washington state.
Legal grounds and terminological errors
According to the judges, the White House administration misinterpreted legal norms. Specifically, the government attempted to equate the concept of "trade deficit" with "balance of payments deficit." However, under current legislation, the existence of very serious problems in international payments must be proven to introduce such tariffs without Congressional approval. The President's executive order did not provide sufficient evidence to justify such drastic measures.
Donald Trump's sharp reaction
Upon hearing the court's decision, President Trump issued his usual sharp statement. He called the judges who opposed his decision "radical leftists."
“Such situations in the judicial system no longer surprise me. We will always find another way and achieve our goal,”— added the White House leader.
Analysts believe this court ruling could set a precedent for the Trump administration and lead to an increase in similar lawsuits in other states.
Dear readers of our site, in your opinion, does the imposition of additional duties on imported products protect local manufacturers or lead to price hikes? We look forward to your thoughts in the comments.
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