We wanted to keep you up to speed on our ongoing legal battle over the tariffs impacting The Vault of Mini Things and so many other tabletop projects. As we shared last week, our coalition—including small businesses, publishers, and several U.S. states (with Oregon out front!)—won a big decision at the United States Court of International Trade. The court ruled that the President does not have unlimited power to impose tariffs simply by declaring a national emergency, and that Congress alone has the authority to impose such sweeping import taxes. The court declared the recent tariffs invalid and issued a permanent injunction blocking their enforcement .

The government has announced it will appeal the ruling. This means the tariffs won’t disappear overnight, and the legal fight continues at the next level. For us—and for countless small businesses, retailers, and even states like Oregon that have joined the cause—this is frustrating, but not unexpected. It’s common for the government to appeal major constitutional decisions, especially those with far-reaching economic impact.

In short, the final outcome is still in flux. We’re still pushing for relief, and we’re not alone: this case has drawn support from across the tabletop industry, including voices like Jamie Stegmaier of Stonemaier Games, who has written extensively about the damage these tariffs cause to small publishers and the broader community.

This is still a huge step forward. The court’s decision is a strong sign that these tariffs are on shaky legal ground—and the fact that states like Oregon are standing up alongside small businesses shows just how wide-reaching these issues are.

We’ll continue to update you as the appeal process unfolds. In the meantime, know that your support makes a difference—not just for The Vault, but for every small publisher, game store, and creative project impacted by these policies.

Thank you for standing with us, and with our industry, as we fight for a fairer future for tabletop creators. If you want more legal background or the publisher’s perspective, check out previous updates and Jamie’s blog at Stonemaier Games.

Onward,

Mike, Lane, Chris, and Marshall