Trade Court

• A U.S. trade court declared President Trump's proposed 10% tariffs on global imports unlawful, marking a significant legal setback for his trade agenda. • The ruling, issued within the past 2 hours, stems from challenges by importers arguing the tariffs exceed presidential authority under existing trade laws. • This decision matters as it disrupts Trump's strategy to pressure trading partners like China and the EU amid escalating tensions over the Strait of Hormuz.

• The US Trade Court ruled on May 7, 2026, that President Trump's latest 10% tariffs violate constitutional authority, representing a significant legal setback for the administration's trade policy. • The court's decision directly challenges Trump's tariff authority and could force the administration to modify or justify its trade measures through Congress. • The ruling comes as Trump has set a July 4 deadline for the EU to reach a trade deal, creating pressure on both domestic and international trade negotiations.

• A federal trade court overturned an administration ruling that had blocked grant restoration, overturning a previous district judge's injunction regarding federal aid programs. • The decision requires the administration to restore the flow of contested grants, marking a judicial victory for grant recipients and advocacy groups challenging the policy. • The ruling impacts federal funding distribution and suggests courts are actively reviewing Trump administration decisions affecting federal spending programs.