Summary
Former President Donald Trump has asked the US Supreme Court to review a lower court's decision that declared some of his tariffs illegal. The lower court found that the tariffs did not fall within the president's authority and were part of Congress's power. If the Supreme Court does not accept the review, the previous ruling could take effect soon, impacting US tariff policy.
Key Facts
- Trump filed an appeal to the US Supreme Court about a ruling on his tariffs.
- The US Court of Appeals said many tariffs Trump imposed are illegal since they overstep presidential powers.
- Trump's tariffs were based on the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA).
- Trump argued that these tariffs were needed due to trade imbalances affecting national security.
- The appellate court's decision is on hold while Trump's appeal is pending.
- If the Supreme Court declines to review, the ruling against the tariffs could take effect soon.
- The tariffs include those on goods from Canada, Mexico, and China.
- Other tariffs, like those on steel and aluminium, were not part of this court decision.
