# Congressional Research Service

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## Timeline

- **2026-Q2 (projected)**: Tariff Escalation — Administration signals intent to raise tariffs from 10% to 15%.
- **2026-03-05**: Multi-State Lawsuit — 24 states file a formal challenge against the new global tariff structure.
- **2026-03-05**: Multi-State Lawsuit — 24 states file suit to block the new tariffs, citing separation of powers violations.
- **2026-03-05**: State Lawsuit Filed — 24 states sue over the use of Section 122 to impose new global tariffs.
- **2026-03-05**: Multi-State Lawsuit — 24 states file suit in the U.S. Court of International Trade to block the tariffs.
- **2026-02-28**: Section 122 Invocation — Trump administration introduces 10% global tariffs using Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974.
- **2026-02-28**: Section 122 Invoked — Trump administration announces new 10% tariffs using the 1974 Trade Act.
- **2026-02-20**: CRS Report — Congressional Research Service highlights the lack of precedent for Section 122 usage.
- **2026-02-15**: SCOTUS Ruling — Supreme Court strikes down IEEPA-based tariffs in a 6-3 decision.
- **2026-02-15**: Supreme Court Ruling — The Court strikes down tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA).
- **2026-02-15**: SCOTUS Ruling — Supreme Court strikes down IEEPA-based tariffs in a 6-3 decision.
- **2026-02-15**: SCOTUS Ruling — Supreme Court strikes down IEEPA-based tariffs in a 6-3 decision.
- **2025-12-31**: Record Revenue — U.S. customs duties reach $287 billion for the fiscal year.
- **2025-12-31**: Record Revenue — U.S. customs collections hit $287 billion for the fiscal year.
- **2025-12-31**: Record Revenue — U.S. collects $287B in customs duties for the year, up 192%.

## Recent coverage (4 stories, network-wide)

### States Sue Trump Administration Over Unprecedented Section 122 Global Tariffs
2026-03-06 00:32:58 · Sector: startups · Sentiment: Negative · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 2

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.
Full story: https://getstartupbrief.com/story/states-sue-trump-section-122-tariffs

### States Sue Trump Administration Over 'Unlawful' Global Tariffs
2026-03-06 00:32:25 · Sector: finance · Sentiment: Negative · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 2

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.
Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/states-sue-trump-administration-section-122-tariffs

### 24 States Challenge Trump’s Section 122 Tariffs Following Supreme Court Defeat
2026-03-06 00:31:48 · Sector: supply · Sentiment: Negative · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 2

A coalition of 24 states has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, alleging that newly imposed 10-15% global tariffs under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974 are unconstitutional. This legal challenge follows a landmark Supreme Court ruling that invalidated previous tariffs levied under emergency powers, creating significant volatility for global supply chains.
Full story: https://getsupplybrief.com/story/states-sue-trump-section-122-tariffs

### States Sue Trump Administration Over 'Unlawful' Section 122 Global Tariffs
2026-03-06 00:31:14 · Sector: legal · Sentiment: Negative · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 2

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.
Full story: https://getlegalbrief.com/story/states-sue-trump-section-122-tariffs

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