Appeals Court Allows Trump's 10% Global Tariffs to Continue

The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit ruled on June 11, 2026, that the federal government may continue collecting 10% worldwide tariffs while legal challenges proceed. This decision issued a stay that blocks the enforcement of a previous May 7 ruling by the U.S. Court of International Trade, which had found the tariffs illegal and unauthorized by law.

Donald Trump imposed these temporary levies in February under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974 after the Supreme Court of the United States struck down broader tariffs from 2025. The appeals court concluded that the administration's case was likely to succeed on the merits, allowing the government to continue collecting duties from entities that had previously won reprieves, including the state of Washington and various small businesses.

The legal dispute centers on whether Section 122's language regarding fundamental international payments problems encompasses trade deficits. The challenges are driven by consolidated lawsuits from the Liberty Justice Center, representing small-business importers, and 24 state governments led by Oregon. The current tariffs are scheduled to expire on July 24 unless Congress votes to extend them, and the case may eventually be heard by the Supreme Court.