A legal challenge to the Trump-era tariffs imposed under Section 301 has received support from a coalition including the Cato Institute and a prominent law scholar, who argue the measures disguise protectionist policies behind claims of combating forced labor. The amicus brief submitted in the case contends that the tariffs exceed their stated purpose, raising concerns over their economic and legal justification. Critics question whether the tariffs are being used as a tool for broader trade restrictions rather than addressing genuine labor abuses. The filing adds legal weight to ongoing disputes over the tariffs' legitimacy and scope.
The Cato Institute, Michael McConnell, and I filed an amicus brief in litigation challenging Trump's massive Section 301 tariffs, which use "forced labor" as a pretext for sweeping protectionism.
