States Battle DOJ To Stop "Overblown" Food And Beverage Import Tariffs
A coalition of states is calling out the federal government for trying to keep "temporary" trade duties alive, and the results could change the price of your next imported meal.
By Foodie Pundit Newsroom - Published - Updated - Section: Beverages
Key points
- A coalition of states is fighting the DOJ to prevent the government from continuing to collect 'temporary' global tariffs during the appeals process.
- The states argue that small food and beverage businesses face irreparable harm and potential closure if they are forced to keep paying duties that have already been ruled improper.
- The outcome of this CIT ruling could set a major precedent for how trade duties are challenged by independent businesses and state governments moving forward.
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