US court backs Trump's power to close 'de minimis' tariff exemption
- Posted on August 14, 2026
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US court backs Trump's power to close 'de minimis' tariff exemption
The U.S. Court of International Trade on Thursday upheld Donald Trumps authority to end the “de minimis” tariff exemption for low-value imports from China, Mexico and Canada, ruling that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act allowed him to rescind the trade privilege. The decision marks a rare court victory for Trumps tariff agenda.
