COURT BLOCKS TRUMP'S 10% TARIFF AS ILLEGAL

The court found that Trump's newly proposed 10% tariff lacks sufficient legal authority, mirroring the legal defects that invalidated the previous tariff measure. The ruling rejects the administration's argument that restructuring the tariff would resolve constitutional concerns. Tech companies face significant exposure to tariff policy given their reliance on imported components and overseas manufacturing. The ruling creates immediate questions about what tariff structure, if any, could withstand legal scrutiny. The decision does not prevent future tariff attempts but requires the administration to pursue a fundamentally different legal approach. Industry groups have flagged tariffs as a material risk to hardware pricing and supply chains. The case returns to lower courts for next steps. Analysts expect continued legal challenges regardless of how the administration restructures tariff proposals.