Appeals court rules against Trump’s tariffs, citing overreach of presidential powers under emergency economic law
A federal appeals court has ruled against President Trump’s international tariffs, stating he exceeded his authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit’s 7-4 decision upholds a lower court ruling and may lead to the case being escalated to the Supreme Court.
The tariffs, which include a 10% levy on most countries, are set to remain during the appeals process.
Trump responded on social media, asserting that all tariffs remain effective, despite the court’s ruling. While the decision challenges a critical aspect of his economic strategy, other tariffs imposed for national security reasons will remain in place.
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Judges from both parties participated in the ruling, with dissenters arguing that Congress had permitted such broad presidential authority.
The ruling was celebrated by critics who see it as a win for American businesses and consumers against perceived unlawful tariffs.
