Politics × Trade

U.S. Trade Court Rules Trump's 10% Global Tariff Illegal

On 5/7, the U.S. International Trade Court ruled Trump's sweeping 10% tariff unjustifiable under 1970s trade law. The same day, the Dutch parliament building of D66 (the largest party in the Senate) came under attack when an explosive device was hurled at its mailbox; Prime Minister Jetten condemned the act as cowardly intimidation.

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