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US Small Businesses Challenge Trump Administration Over New Tariffs

US small businesses sue Trump administration over new 'forced labour' tariffs, citing lack of detailed country-specific findings.

Editorial Desk

July 25, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — New York, USA — Two US small businesses filed a lawsuit on Friday against the Trump administration, challenging the latest round of tariffs imposed on goods from 60 trading partners. The businesses argue that the new policy, similar to previous tariffs implemented by President Donald Trump, exceeds the president’s authority to tax imports.

The lawsuit, submitted to the US trade court in New York, contends that the new tariffs necessitate more detailed country-specific findings about “forced labour” to be legally justified. The plaintiffs are supported by a non-profit legal group, which is assisting in the legal proceedings.

The businesses claim that the tariffs lack the necessary specificity and detailed evidence required to substantiate the imposition of such import taxes. This legal action seeks to overturn the tariffs, arguing they’re not grounded in sufficient legal or factual basis.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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