US President Donald Trump's trade policy has been dealt a judicial blow, adding to the uncertainty around trade talks and mooted energy deals as a Jul. 9 deadline looms.

President Donald Trump is hiking tariffs on aluminum and steel as his administration presses countries to speed up trade talks, amid legal battles.

US President Donald Trump's trade policy has been dealt a judicial blow, adding to the uncertainty around trade talks and mooted energy deals as a Jul. 9 deadline looms.