Temporary 10% Tariffs Imposed by Trump Ruled Illegal (eco.sapo.pt)

• Court rules Trump's temporary 10% tariffs illegal
• Trade Act of 1974 deemed insufficient justification
• Ruling undermines protectionist trade agenda

"The U.S. Court of International Trade ruled that President Trump's temporary 10% tariffs, imposed in February 2026 to replace broader tariffs struck down by the Supreme Court, are illegal. The court found that the government cannot use the Trade Act of 1974, designed for balance-of-payments emergencies, to justify these tariffs. The decision further weakens Trump's protectionist trade policies and introduces uncertainty about future U.S. tariff measures."