A US trade court ruled that Trump exceeded his authority in imposing 10% global tariffs under Section 122
The ruling applies mainly to the complainants, meaning tariffs will largely continue during appeals
Despite legal roadblocks, protectionist tariffs continue to anchor Trump’s economic agenda
The administration could shift to Section 301 tariffs, which are procedurally tougher but harder to reverse
India’s presence on the USTR Priority Watch List raises concerns over future trade actions
India must prepare for a prolonged era of tariff uncertainty and defend its trade interests consistently