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September 30, 2026

Court Hears Challenge to Trump's Section 301 Tariffs

  • A three-judge panel is reviewing the legality of Section 301 tariffs on goods from 86 countries, including China and Japan.
  • The tariffs, set at 10% to 12.5%, were imposed due to concerns over forced labor enforcement in targeted countries.
  • Plaintiffs argue the administration is using forced labor as a pretext to reinstate previously struck down tariffs, consolidating multiple legal challenges.
  • The Department of Justice defends the tariffs as compliant with trade law and necessary for fair competition.

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