Case: PGN International Group LLC v. President Donald J. Trump

1:25-cv-00240 | U.S. Court of International Trade

Filed Date: Oct. 30, 2025

Case Ongoing

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Case Summary

(This summary is temporary, while we research the case.) On October 31, 2025, a coalition of importers and manufacturers filed this lawsuit in the U.S. Court of International Trade against President Donald J. Trump, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, and several import and trade related agencies. Plaintiffs sought to challenge President Trump’s series of 2025 executive orders imposing sweeping global and country-specific tariffs—including a 10 percent worldwide tariff and up to 145 percent on C…

(This summary is temporary, while we research the case.)

On October 31, 2025, a coalition of importers and manufacturers filed this lawsuit in the U.S. Court of International Trade against President Donald J. Trump, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, and several import and trade related agencies. Plaintiffs sought to challenge President Trump’s series of 2025 executive orders imposing sweeping global and country-specific tariffs—including a 10 percent worldwide tariff and up to 145 percent on Chinese goods—under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). Plaintiffs argued that these tariffs exceed presidential authority, violate the nondelegation doctrine, and rest on a fabricated “national emergency.” They asked the court to declare IEEPA grants no tariff power and that no valid emergency exists, to enjoin enforcement of all 2025 executive orders imposing tariffs on China, Brazil, Canada, India, and others. Plaintiffs also sought refunds of unlawfully collected duties and interest.

This case is ongoing.

 

Summary Authors

Madena Mustafa (11/22/2025)

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For PACER's information on parties and their attorneys, see: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/71821223/parties/pgn-international-group-llc-v-united-states/

Judge(s)

Restani, Jane A. (- International -)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Craven, David John (- International -)

Diaz, Jennifer R. (- International -)

Attorney for Defendant

Mathias, Collin T. (- International -)

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Documents in the Clearinghouse

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1:25-cv-00240

Complaint

Oct. 30, 2025

Oct. 30, 2025

Complaint

Docket

See docket on RECAP: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/71821223/pgn-international-group-llc-v-united-states/

Last updated Nov. 27, 2025, 12:16 a.m.

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Summons . Filed by David John Craven of Craven Trade Law LLC on behalf of All Plaintiffs. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service) (Craven, David) (Entered: 10/30/2025)

Oct. 30, 2025

Oct. 30, 2025

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Complaint against All Defendants. Answer due by 12/29/2025. Filed by David John Craven of Craven Trade Law LLC on behalf of All Plaintiffs. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service)(Craven, David) (Entered: 10/30/2025)

Oct. 30, 2025

Oct. 30, 2025

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Form 11 Notice of Appearance . Filed by David John Craven of Craven Trade Law LLC on behalf of All Plaintiffs. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service)(Craven, David) (Entered: 10/30/2025)

Oct. 30, 2025

Oct. 30, 2025

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Form 5 Information Statement . Filed by David John Craven of Craven Trade Law LLC on behalf of All Plaintiffs. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service)(Craven, David) (Entered: 10/30/2025)

Oct. 30, 2025

Oct. 30, 2025

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Form 13 Corporate Disclosure Statement . Filed by David John Craven of Craven Trade Law LLC on behalf of All Plaintiffs. (Attachments: # 1 Form 13, # 2 Form 13, # 3 Form 13, # 4 Form 13, # 5 Form 13, # 6 Form 13, # 7 Form 13, # 8 Form 13, # 9 Form 13, # 10 Certificate of Service)(Craven, David) (Entered: 10/30/2025)

Oct. 30, 2025

Oct. 30, 2025

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Form 13 Corporate Disclosure Statement . Filed by David John Craven of Craven Trade Law LLC on behalf of Octane Seating, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service)(Craven, David) (Entered: 10/31/2025)

Oct. 31, 2025

Oct. 31, 2025

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Form 11 Notice of Appearance . Filed by Collin T. Mathias of U.S. Department of Justice on behalf of All Defendants.(Mathias, Collin) (Entered: 10/31/2025)

Oct. 31, 2025

Oct. 31, 2025

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Form 11 Notice of Appearance . Filed by Jennifer R. Diaz of Diaz Trade Law, P.A. on behalf of All Plaintiffs.(Diaz, Jennifer) (Entered: 11/04/2025)

Nov. 4, 2025

Nov. 4, 2025

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Order entered on 11/4/2025 assigning action to a three-judge panel consisting of Judges Gary S. Katzmann, Timothy M. Reif, and Jane A. Restani.(Cheevers, Casey) (Entered: 11/04/2025)

Nov. 4, 2025

Nov. 4, 2025

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Case Details

State / Territory:

- International -

Case Type(s):

Presidential/Gubernatorial Authority

Special Collection(s):

Trump Administration 2.0: Challenges to the Government

Key Dates

Filing Date: Oct. 30, 2025

Case Ongoing: Yes

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

Coalition of importers and manufacturers

Plaintiff Type(s):

Private Plaintiff

Public Interest Lawyer: No

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: No

Class Action Outcome: Not sought

Defendants

President Trump (District of Columbia), Federal

U.S. Department of Commerce (District of Columbia), Federal

Defendant Type(s):

Jurisdiction-wide

Case Details

Causes of Action:

Administrative Procedure Act, 5 U.S.C. §§ 551 et seq.

Ex Parte Young (Federal) or Bivens

Constitutional Clause(s):

Non-delegation Doctrine

Other Dockets:

U.S. Court of International Trade 1:25-cv-00240

Available Documents:

Complaint (any)

Trial Court Docket

Outcome

Prevailing Party: None Yet / None

Relief Sought:

Declaratory judgment

Injunction

Relief Granted:

None yet

Source of Relief:

None yet