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Companies argue that the tariffs are tied to foreign labor standards that are impossible to meet. These tariffs impact businesses in 60 countries, which collectively account for over 99% of U.S. imports."},{"type":"heading","text":"Legal challenge details"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"The legal challenge is being brought by spice importer Burlap & Barrel and rare watch importer Collective Horology. They are scheduled to argue their case in the Court of International Trade. The businesses state they continue to feel the economic pressure from the administration's import tax policies."},{"type":"heading","text":"What the coverage left out"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"None of the left-rated digests mention the specific date of the court hearing or provide details on the nature of the labor standards deemed impossible by the businesses. 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