(The Center Square) – President Donald Trump's administration defended his newest 10% global entry tariffs against a legal challenge in a trade court.
The administration said that Trump acted within his legal authority under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974, which permits the president's 10% tariff on all imports. The states and small businesses challenging the tariffs argue otherwise. Department of Justice lawyers opposed pausing the tariffs, explaining that the challengers' request lacked legal merit.
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