Summary
A federal appeals court ruled that most of Donald Trump's tariffs were illegal because he overstepped his powers by using emergency economic laws to impose them. The court stated the tariffs would remain in place until mid-October despite this ruling, and the decision might be reviewed by the Supreme Court. The ruling questioned the limits of presidential authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA).
Key Facts
- A federal appeals court found that Trump's tariffs were imposed illegally.
- The court said Trump misused emergency powers by using the International Emergency Economic Powers Act for the tariffs.
- The tariffs will stay in place until mid-October despite the ruling.
- The decision followed a May ruling from the Court of International Trade with the same conclusion.
- The Supreme Court may review this case next, as the current ruling can be challenged.
- Trump expressed strong disagreement with the court's decision and called it partisan.
- The case revolves around the interpretation of the IEEPA and presidential powers related to economic measures.
- If the Supreme Court sides with Trump in the future, it could set a precedent for presidential authority on tariffs.
