learning resources
Coverage of learning resources in the Nexus archive.
- Vernon Hills toy company sues Trump administration over new tariffs
Learning Resources, a Vernon Hills-based toy company, filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration to challenge its latest tariffs. The company argues the tariffs are causing financial harm.
- Small businesses launch new Trump tariff challenge
Small businesses are challenging the Trump administration's new tariffs under Section 301 of the Trade Act, arguing the tariffs were improperly justified and will harm their operations. Lawsuits were filed by companies including Burlap & Barrel, Collective Horology, and Learning Resources, which previously contested earlier tariff regimes.
- New tariffs, new lawsuits
Small businesses and a Vernon Hills toymaker have sued the Trump administration over new tariffs on 60 trade partners, alleging arbitrary enforcement under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974. The lawsuits follow a prior Supreme Court ruling against similar tariffs. Justice Samuel Alito recused himself 23 times during the 2025-26 term, citing direct stock holdings.
- Small businesses file lawsuits against Trump’s new sweeping tariffs
Small businesses are suing over Trump's new tariffs, which use Section 301 to impose levies on 60 trading partners covering 99% of U.S. imports. Plaintiffs argue the government failed to justify the tariffs' legal basis under the statute. The tariffs replace expired global tariffs and face challenges similar to prior ones that were struck down by the Supreme Court.
- Small businesses file lawsuits against Trump’s new sweeping tariffs
Small businesses have filed two lawsuits challenging Trump’s new Section 301 tariffs, which impose double-digit levies on 60 trading partners covering 99% of U.S. imports. The lawsuits argue the government failed to establish sufficient justification for the tariffs, which critics claim aim to replace expired global tariffs struck down by the Supreme Court. Companies like Learning Resources, Burlap and Barrel, and Collective Horology, represented by Liberty Justice Center, assert the tariffs violate legal requirements under Section 301.
- Small businesses file lawsuits against Trump's new sweeping tariffs
Small businesses have filed two lawsuits challenging Trump's new tariffs, which impose double-digit levies on 60 trading partners under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974. The lawsuits argue the government failed to adequately justify the tariffs' legal basis, with critics suggesting the tariffs aim to replace previously struck-down global tariffs. Companies like Learning Resources, Burlap and Barrel, and Collective Horology are represented by the Liberty Justice Center in the legal challenges.
- Small businesses file lawsuits against Trump's new sweeping tariffs
Small businesses have filed lawsuits challenging Trump's new tariffs, which impose double-digit levies on 60 trading partners under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974. The lawsuits argue the government failed to adequately justify the tariffs' necessity for preventing forced labor. Critics suggest the tariffs aim to replace previous global tariffs invalidated by the Supreme Court.
- Vernon Hills toy companies sue Trump administration again over new tariffs
Vernon Hills toy companies Learning Resources and Hand to Mind filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration over new tariffs. This marks another legal challenge from the companies against the administration's trade policies.
- Businesses sue to block Trump’s tariff reboot
Two small businesses sued the Trump administration over new tariffs targeting forced labor, arguing the use of Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 was unlawful. The lawsuit claims the administration failed to demonstrate how the tariffs address foreign forced labor policies and asserts the tariffs disproportionately harm U.S. businesses.
- Suburban toy company gets over $10M back for tariffs imposed by President Trump
Vernon Hills-based toy company Learning Resources received over $10 million in refunds for tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump. The company is based in a suburban area and benefited from the repayment of previously levied tariffs.
- Just got into Bitcoin, where do we even start?
Two brothers new to cryptocurrency seek guidance on learning about Bitcoin, purchasing it safely, and avoiding mistakes as beginners. They express excitement but also overwhelm at the complexity of the topic.