An analysis by the Council on Foreign Relations says US President Donald Trump's rebuilt tariff regime now approaches the levels of the original duties that the Supreme Court struck down earlier this year, though whether the trade barriers are achieving the administration's goals remains an open question.
The administration has turned to Section 301 of the Trade Act — which covers unfair trade practices — as its latest legal basis for imposing duties, after two previous attempts were blocked by the courts.
A group of US states is now challenging the new tariffs, accusing the White House of using forced labour allegations as a pretext for what they call an illegal scheme.
James Gooderson reports from Washington.
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James Gooderson, our reporter in Washington, says the case marks the third time courts have been asked to rule on the legality of the administration's trade penalties.
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