U.S. trade court blocks Trump's global tariffs for some importers

A U.S. trade court ruled against President Trump's global tariffs, finding them unjustified under a 1970s trade law. The ruling blocked the levy for two small businesses and Washington state. The court found the tariffs, implemented on February 24, were not justified by the cited trade law. However, it declined to block the tariffs for all importers, stating most states lacked standing. The duties remain in place for other importers pending a potential government appeal. The case involved challenges from businesses and states arguing the tariffs were an attempt to circumvent previous court decisions.