“Section 122 is a narrow, time-limited tool intended to address specific balance-of-payments crises—not a blank check for the executive branch to impose worldwide trade restrictions in response to ordinary trade deficits or to circumvent prior judicial rulings,” said the Liberty Justice Center, the law firm representing the plaintiffs.
The ruling applies only to the state of Washington and the two companies involved in the lawsuit, with the judges declining to issue a nationwide injunction. However, the plaintiffs are set to receive refunds for tariffs under Section 122, with interest.
“Nothing surprises me. So, we always do it a different way, we get one ruling and we do it a different way,” Trump said in light of the court’s decision.
Thursday’s decision marks another setback for Trump’s economic agenda and could open the door to further legal challenges.
“This decision is an important win for American companies that rely on global manufacturing to deliver safe and affordable products. Unlawful tariffs make it harder for businesses like ours to compete and grow,” said Jay Foreman, CEO of Basic Fun!
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