Congressional Research Service

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Last mentioned: Mar 6, 2026

Timeline

  1. Tariff Escalation

    Administration signals intent to raise tariffs from 10% to 15%.

  2. Multi-State Lawsuit

    24 states file a formal challenge against the new global tariff structure.

  3. State Lawsuit Filed

    24 states sue over the use of Section 122 to impose new global tariffs.

  4. Multi-State Lawsuit

    24 states file suit in the U.S. Court of International Trade to block the tariffs.

  5. Section 122 Invoked

    Trump administration announces new 10% tariffs using the 1974 Trade Act.

  6. CRS Report

    Congressional Research Service highlights the lack of precedent for Section 122 usage.

  7. SCOTUS Ruling

    Supreme Court strikes down IEEPA-based tariffs in a 6-3 decision.

  8. SCOTUS Ruling

    Supreme Court strikes down IEEPA-based tariffs in a 6-3 decision.

  9. SCOTUS Ruling

    Supreme Court strikes down IEEPA-based tariffs in a 6-3 decision.

  10. Record Revenue

    U.S. customs duties reach $287 billion for the fiscal year.

  11. Record Revenue

    U.S. collects $287B in customs duties for the year, up 192%.

  12. Revenue Surge

    U.S. customs duties for the year hit $287 billion, up 192% YoY.

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States Sue Trump Administration Over Unprecedented Section 122 Global Tariffs

A coalition of 24 states has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, alleging that the newly imposed 10% global tariffs under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974 are unconstitutional. This legal challenge follows a Supreme Court ruling that invalidated previous tariffs, setting up a high-stakes battle over executive trade authority.

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regulation Bearish

States Sue Trump Administration Over 'Unlawful' Global Tariffs

A coalition of 24 states has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, alleging that newly imposed 10% global tariffs under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974 are unconstitutional. The legal challenge follows a Supreme Court ruling that invalidated previous trade duties, sparking a high-stakes battle over executive authority and economic policy.

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States Sue Trump Administration Over 'Unlawful' Section 122 Global Tariffs

A coalition of 24 states has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, alleging that newly imposed 10% to 15% global tariffs exceed executive authority. The legal challenge centers on the unprecedented use of Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974 following a Supreme Court ruling that invalidated previous emergency tariff measures.

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