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Appeals court scrutinizes Trump’s emergency tariffs as deadline looms
WASHINGTON, D.C., JUL 31 – The Federal Circuit panel questioned whether the International Emergency Economic Powers Act authorizes tariffs, noting trade deficits do not justify emergency powers, amid ongoing legal challenges.
- The en banc US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit hears oral arguments in V.O.S. Selections, Inc. v. Trump, challenging the legality of the ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs, with judges questioning IEEPA’s tariff authority.
- On April 23, 12 states filed a lawsuit challenging Trump’s tariffs, with arguments questioning the legal basis of the emergency declaration.
- Several judges expressed skepticism about unrestricted tariff authority under IEEPA, with Circuit Judge Jimmie Reyna noting, `IEEPA doesn't even mention the word tariffs`.
- After about 90 minutes of oral arguments, the judges will decide whether to lift a stay of the U.S. Court of International Trade ruling, as the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit adjourns.
- The case is likely to end up before the U.S. Supreme Court, as Trump’s future tariff powers may hinge on this appellate ruling.
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Trump says 'emergency' lets him slap up tariffs without congressional approval; appeals court not so sure • Nevada Current
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, pictured July 31, 2025. (Photo by Ashley Murray/States Newsroom)WASHINGTON — Judges on the U.S. Appeals Court for the Federal Circuit questioned the legality of President Donald Trump’s sweeping emergency tariffs Thursday as the White House pushes on with its Aug. 1 deadline for import taxes at levels not seen since the 1930s. The case originated from consolidated lawsuits brought by a handful o…
Today's Federal Circuit Oral Argument in Our Tariff Case
NA Today, the en banc US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit hear oral arguments in VOS Selections, Inc. v. Trump, the case challenging Trump's massive "Liberation Day" tariffs brought by the Liberty Justice Center and myself on behalf of five small businesses seriously harmed by the tariffs. You can listen to the argument here. Leading appellate litigator and Georgetown law Prof. Neal Katyal argued for us. The case is consolidated with a s…
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Federal appeals court skeptical of cases for and against Trump tariff authority
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, pictured July 31, 2025. (Photo by Ashley Murray/States Newsroom)WASHINGTON — Judges on the U.S. Appeals Court for the Federal Circuit questioned the legality of President Donald Trump’s sweeping emergency tariffs Thursday as the White House pushes on with its Aug. 1 deadline for import taxes at levels not seen since the 1930s. The case originated from consolidated lawsuits brought by a handful o…
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