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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.
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.
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.