New Jersey importer challenges Trump’s 50% tariffs on Canadian goods
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A New Jersey food importer sued the Trump administration on Tuesday, challenging 50% tariffs imposed on about $20 billion of Canadian goods under a rarely used provision of the Tariff Act of 1930.
Gellert Global Group, which imports Canadian cheese, filed the case in the U.S. Court of International Trade in New York. The company is represented by the Liberty Justice Center, which argues that the White House exceeded its authority by invoking Section 338 to impose broad tariffs without congressional approval or required procedural safeguards.
The complaint says Gellert paid more than $520,000 in duties between Sept. 16 and Oct. 11. It seeks a ruling that the tariffs are unlawful and refunds with interest for affected importers. The company said the duties have raised costs and disrupted relationships with suppliers and customers, while Canadian retaliatory tariffs have also affected American-made cheese it sells in Canada.
President Donald Trump invoked Section 338 after accusing Canada of discriminating against U.S. automobiles, dairy products and alcoholic beverages. Canada responded with dollar-for-dollar countermeasures. The U.S. later expanded its measures to additional Canadian products.
The lawsuit contends that Section 338 does not authorize the administration’s actions and has been superseded by newer trade laws, including Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, which requires investigations and other procedures. It also alleges that the administration failed to observe a 30-day waiting period before collecting some duties. The White House did not immediately comment.
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