“24 mostly Democratic-led states and two small businesses filed lawsuits against the Trump administration challenging tariffs that took effect on 24 February.”

Media reportsNews reportMarch 10, 2026Read the original

Coverage of legal challenges to the 10% global tariffs Trump imposed under Section 122 after the Supreme Court struck down his emergency tariffs.

Our verdict

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A coalition of 24 states sued over the Section 122 tariffs, and two small businesses filed a separate suit days later; both target tariffs in force since 24 February 2026.

What we found

After the Supreme Court struck down the emergency-powers tariffs on 20 February 2026, Trump imposed 10% global tariffs from 24 February under Section 122. Twenty-four states sued in early March, and spice importer Burlap & Barrel and toy maker Basic Fun filed their own suit a week later. They were two suits, not one, but the facts are right. The trade court ruled for the businesses and Washington state on 7 May.

The evidence

1 of 2 sources support the claim; none contradict it.

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Supports the claim
Two small businesses sued over the latest tariffs, mirroring arguments made by a coalition of 24 states the previous week. [1]
Background
The Court of International Trade granted a permanent injunction to the two businesses and Washington state. [2]

How we checked

We checked the claim against States Newsroom, The Daily Record (AP). We reviewed 2 relevant sources.

Sources

[1]The Daily Record (AP) · Small businesses mount legal challenge to latest Trump tariffs
[2]States Newsroom · Another court ruling blocks Trump's wide-ranging tariffs

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