A significant legal development occurred when a court deemed the reciprocal tariffs imposed during Donald Trump's presidency to be illegal, leading to significant implications for affected businesses and importers. Following this ruling, attorney Neel Katyal, who played a crucial role in arguing against the tariff policies in the Supreme Court, is mobilizing to establish a task force dedicated to obtaining tariff refunds. This initiative promises to further escalate tensions surrounding Trump's previous tariff regime.

In response to the court's ruling, Trump attempted to counter the legal setback by implementing a Global Tariff, raising rates quickly after the legality of his previous policies was questioned. Katyal criticized these rapid tariff changes, labeling them as excessive and in violation of the congressional approval process that should govern such actions. He highlighted that the 15% tariff instituted post-court ruling is limited in its duration under existing regulations, suggesting that further legal action or legislative oversight might be necessary to challenge these moves effectively.

The formation of Katyal's task force signals a robust legal and political challenge not only to Trump's tariff policies but also to the broader implications of unilateral trade measures that sidestep legislative approval. The outcome of these developments could significantly affect U.S. trade relations and set precedents for how future tariffs might be enacted and contested in the courts.