A US law granting the president broad powers to regulate international commerce during national emergencies
The Trump administration has relaunched its tariff agenda under Section 301 and Section 122, targeting 60 economies including the EU and allies. Courts are weighing legal challenges as refunds of billions in tariffs previously deemed illegal are being processed. The debate centers on leverage in trade negotiations and the pace of reliquidation.
At the G7 in Évian-les-Bains, President Donald Trump has praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi and said the US will defend India if Modi faces attack. The meeting has occurred as bilateral talks on an interim trade deal continue and Washington has proposed new tariffs on imports from 60 economies, including India, over alleged forced labour.
E. Jean Carroll has received $5,625,005.48 that a 2023 jury awarded after finding Donald Trump liable for sexual abuse and defamation. The funds had been held in a court-controlled escrow account while Trump exhausted appeals and sought last-minute delays; his legal team is continuing challenges tied to a separate $83.3m judgment.
Trump has ordered officials to prepare a potential sweeping embargo on Spain amid a dispute over defense spending, with lawmakers considering IEEPA- based options. Markets react to the tension as the U.S. and Spain navigate a fragile trade relationship amid NATO debates.
US advocacy groups have filed a federal lawsuit in New York challenging Donald Trump’s 2025 sanctions on ICC officials and related actors for alleged war-crimes investigations. The suit argues the measures violate the First Amendment and chill protected advocacy, while the administration defends them as targeting abuses at the ICC.
The United States has set 10% to 12.5% tariffs on imports from 60 countries accounting for 99% of U.S. imports, arguing that they fail to enforce bans on goods made with forced labour. The tariffs take effect as prior global levies expire, with India and others qualifying for lower rates after tightening enforcement.
The United States has set new tariffs on imports tied to forced labor, with 10% duties on partners that have begun enforcing bans and 12.5% for those that have not. The changes take effect at 12:01 a.m. on July 24, as part of a broad push to enforce labor standards in global supply chains.
The United States has launched durable 10%–12.5% tariffs on imports from 60 economies, arguing they fail to enforce bans on goods produced with forced labor. The move takes effect as temporary levies expire, with exemptions for certain products and countries meeting compliance. Analysts warn prices could rise for consumers amid ongoing debates over trade policy.
A coalition of 25 US states has filed suit in the US Court of International Trade to stop 10–12.5% tariffs that took effect in July on goods from about 60 trading partners. Plaintiffs say the administration has used forced‑labour claims to recreate broad levies courts have already struck down; the White House says the duties are lawful under Section 301.
Amazon has disclosed a $600 million tariff refund in Q2 after a Supreme Court ruling found Trump-era tariffs illegal. The refunds, largely benefiting customers, will be issued automatically where specific charges can be traced. Most refunds will go to affected buyers, with third-party sellers absorbing the bulk of the levies.
The United States has faced a wave of double-digit tariffs on 59 countries and the EU, arguing they curb forced-labor imports. Courts are being asked to halt the tariffs, with states seeking refunds while White House officials defend the measures as lawful responses to unfair practices. The move follows a Supreme Court ruling that cast doubt on broader authority.
The Trump administration has refunded about $100 billion of pre-cut tariff revenue after a Supreme Court ruling invalidated much of the IEEPA-based tariff regime. Refunds are continuing as trade authorities review remaining claims and importers provide banking details, while lawsuits challenge new duties.
The Senate has passed the "Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026" by 86–11, authorising up to 100% tariffs on the top buyers of Russian oil and expanding sanctions on Russia and Iran. The measure has cleared the Senate and now heads to the House, which will not vote until after its August recess.