# Section 122

Type: Technology

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## Timeline

- **2026-03-05**: Multi-State Lawsuit — 24 states sue to block the new Section 122 tariffs, citing constitutional overreach.
- **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 in the U.S. Court of International Trade to block the new tariffs.
- **2026-03-05**: Multi-State Lawsuit — 24 states file suit in the U.S. Court of International Trade to block the tariffs.
- **2026-03-04**: Refund Ruling — A judge rules that companies are entitled to refunds for duties paid under the old framework.
- **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.
- **2026-02-20**: Section 122 Invoked — Trump administration announces new 10% tariffs using the Trade Act of 1974.
- **2026-02-15**: Section 122 Invoked — Trump administration implements new 10% tariffs using the 1974 Trade Act.
- **2026-02-15**: SCOTUS Ruling — Supreme Court strikes down IEEPA-based tariffs in a 6-3 decision.
- **2026-02-15**: SCOTUS Ruling — Supreme Court rules 6-3 that IEEPA cannot be used for broad global tariffs.
- **2026-02-15**: SCOTUS Ruling — Supreme Court strikes down IEEPA-based tariffs in a 6-3 decision.
- **2026-02-01**: Supreme Court Ruling — SCOTUS strikes down Trump's 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 duties hit $287B for the fiscal 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

### 24 States Challenge Trump's Section 122 Tariffs Following SCOTUS Defeat
2026-03-06 00:31:52 · Sector: retail · Sentiment: Negative · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 2

A coalition of 24 states has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration's new 10% global tariffs, alleging an unconstitutional overreach of executive power. 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 tariff measures.
Full story: https://getretailbrief.com/story/states-sue-trump-administration-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

### 24 States Sue Trump Administration Over New 15% Global Tariffs
2026-03-06 00:15:21 · Sector: retail · Sentiment: Negative · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 2

A coalition of 24 states has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, alleging the president exceeded his constitutional authority by imposing new global tariffs under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974. The legal challenge follows a Supreme Court ruling that struck down previous emergency duties, creating a high-stakes battle over executive power and consumer costs.
Full story: https://getretailbrief.com/story/states-sue-trump-section-122-tariffs

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