Federal Appeals Court Declares Most Trump-Era Tariffs Unlawful, Enforcement Delayed

A federal appeals court has ruled that the majority of tariffs imposed by former President Trump during his administration are illegal. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit in Washington, D.C., found that Trump overstepped his authority in invoking the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to implement these sweeping tariffs.

The ruling specifically targets the ‘reciprocal’ tariffs enacted in April, as well as additional tariffs on goods from China, Canada, and Mexico. However, the court has paused the enforcement of its decision until mid-October, anticipating an appeal to the Supreme Court.

This decision, which does not affect tariffs authorized under different statutes such as those on imported steel and aluminum, represents a significant setback for the trade policies that defined the Trump presidency. The appeals court, in a 7-4 split, stated that the IEEPA does not explicitly grant the President the power to impose tariffs or taxes, despite bestowing considerable authority during national emergencies. The ruling follows a similar decision in May by the U.S. Court of International Trade, which also found the tariffs to be unlawful.

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