Legal Actions

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V.O.S. Selections, Inc v. Trump

Filed on behalf of
A coalition of small businesses
Case Number
1:25-cv-00066
View Docket
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Filed
April 14, 2025
U.S. Court of International Trade
Relief Outcomes
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Temporary Restraining Order
Denied
1
Preliminary Injunction
Denied
4
Motion for Summary Judgment
Granted
10
Permanent Injunction
Granted
13
Injunction Scope
Nationwide (non-APA)
21
Motion for Stay Pending Appeal
Granted
25
Circuit Court Appeal
Win
34
Summary
Several small businesses have sued the Trump administration for imposing a series of “Liberation Day” tariffs on numerous countries. Plaintiffs argues these tariffs are impacting small businesses across the country, and that the President has no authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act to issue these worldwide tariffs without congressional approval.
Plaintiffs
V.O.S. Selections, Inc Plastic Services and Products, LLC MicroKits, LLC FishUSA Inc Terry Precision Cycling, LLC
Plaintiffs' Counsel
Liberty Justice Center Ilya Somin
Defendants
President Donald J. Trump Executive Office of the President United States of America U.S. Customs and Border Protection Acting Commissioner Pete R. Flores Trade Representative Jamieson Greer Office of the United States Trade Representative Secretary Howard Lutnick

Documents

Respondents’ Brief
V.O.S. v. Trump - Respondents' Appeal Brief
July 8, 2025