Trump Imposes New Global Tariffs Under Section 122 After Supreme Court Strikes Down Previous Tariff Authority

After the Supreme Court struck down President Trump's preferred tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act in February 2026, Trump immediately pivoted to impose a temporary 10% global tariff using Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974. The U.S. Court of International Trade in New York heard oral arguments in a legal challenge brought by two dozen states, led by Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield, and several businesses, who argue the new tariffs exceed presidential authority. The case represents Trump's pattern of attempting to circumvent judicial rulings by finding alternative legal authorities to pursue the same policy goals. The sweeping taxes on global imports remain the centerpiece of Trump's economic policy despite ongoing judicial scrutiny and previous Supreme Court defeat.