Apple faces a windfall as the Court of International Trade rules Trump’s 10% global tariffs illegal, adding to earlier defeats of the same measure. The decision follows the Supreme Court’s February strike‑down of reciprocal tariffs that cost Apple an estimated $2 billion in extra duties.

The ruling stems from Trump’s use of a rarely invoked provision in the Trade Act of 1974 to impose tariffs without congressional approval. Courts found the broad application unlawful, echoing earlier judgments that found the tariffs incompatible with U.S. trade law.

For Apple, the verdict could mean a return to the roughly 2.7% tariff rate seen under the Biden administration, restoring margins on imported components and freeing up cash for domestic investment. The company will likely redirect refunded funds toward U.S. manufacturing and innovation.

Ultimately, the decision signals a rollback of the Trump trade strategy and restores a more predictable tariff environment for global supply chains, benefiting consumers and industry alike.