Most Trump tariffs are not legal, US appeals court rules
A federal appeals court invalidated most tariffs imposed by President Trump under emergency powers, citing constitutional limits and highlighting potential refunds of $142 billion in collected tariffs.
- The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit ruled that most of President Donald Trump's tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act are unlawful, as they exceeded the authority granted by the Act.
- The ruling is on hold until October 14, allowing Trump to appeal to the Supreme Court.
- Legal experts warn that the decision could impact future presidential powers concerning trade policy, as it confirms tariffs can only be imposed by Congress.
- Trump criticized the judges, insisting that 'ALL TARIFFS ARE STILL IN EFFECT!' despite the ruling.
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Appeals Court Strikes Down Sweeping Trump Tariffs, Setting Up Battle At Supreme Court - Real News Now
A federal appeals court delivered a major blow to President Donald Trump’s trade agenda on Friday, ruling 7-4 that his administration overstepped its authority in levying sweeping tariffs under emergency powers. The decision sets the stage for a high-stakes battle at the U.S. Supreme Court, with billions of dollars—and a key pillar of Trump’s economic policy—hanging in the balance. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit declared that …
BBC World Service - Newshour, US Court of Appeal rules Trump tariffs illegal
President Trump has reacted furiously to an appeals court ruling that found his tariffs policy to be mostly illegal. He said if the judgement was allowed to stand it would destroy the United States. The court ruled that the president had unlawfully invoked emergency powers to justify taxes imposed on America’s trading partners. Also in the programme: With Gaza City now a 'combat zone', a 21 year-old woman reads to us from her "goodbye letter". …
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