U.S.small businesses are challenging President Trump's recent global tariffs under Section 301 of the Trade Act, arguing the measures lack proper legal justification and harm domestic industries.The lawsuits, filed in the U.S.Court of International Trade, claim the tariffs were imposed without adequate consultation with Congress or consideration of their economic impact.Plaintiffs, including manufacturers and exporters, allege the policies violate international trade agreements and create uncertainty for businesses.This legal battle follows a similar dispute over the 2018 IEEPA tariffs, which were later overturned by the Supreme Court.

The current cases highlight growing concerns about the use of broad executive authority in trade policy, with critics warning of potential long-term damage to U.S.competitiveness.

The Department of Justice has defended the tariffs as necessary to address trade imbalances, but the lawsuits argue they disproportionately burden small firms.The outcome could set a precedent for future trade disputes and influence how the Biden administration approaches similar measures.