President Donald Trump has appealed a federal court ruling blocking his comprehensive "Day of Liberation" tariffs, opening up a tense legal battle over the president's emergency powers.
The Division of Power Conflict in Customs Tax Appeals
The United States International Trade Court ruled on May 28 that Trump exceeded his authority in using the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose tariffs. The court stated that the IEEPA, which is typically used for sanctions, does not allow for the imposition of tariffs and that such authority solely belongs to Congress.
The Trump administration filed an appeal with the U.S. Court of Appeals immediately after the ruling. White House spokesman Kush Desai stated, "Unelected judges do not have the authority to decide how to properly address a national emergency." Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller condemned the ruling on social media as a "judicial coup," reflecting the administration's stance that the courts cannot limit the president's emergency actions.
Trump announced the tariffs on April 2, declaring the U.S. trade deficit to be an "extraordinary and unusual threat" justifying a national emergency. This policy applies a general basic tariff rate of 10% on most imported goods, plus an additional "reciprocal" tariff rate ranging from 11% to 50% on about 60 targeted countries.
This ruling is the result of lawsuits filed by small businesses, including Oregon-based wine importer VOS Selections and a coalition of states led by Oregon. They argued that the trade deficit does not meet the emergency threshold of IEEPA and that tariffs were imposed unconstitutionally without Congress.
Economists and business groups warn that tariffs will increase consumer prices. JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon noted that they will contribute to inflationary pressure. Importers face an immediate rise in costs, while China faces a surge in interest rates, creating market instability and reassessing supply chains. Stock markets, cryptocurrency assets, and precious metals all reacted to Trump's tariff ideas.
The appeal is currently pending in the Federal Court. Legal experts predict that the case may ultimately be brought before the Supreme Court, as there are significant constitutional questions regarding executive power in trade policy. The current tax rates under separate authorities remain unaffected.
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Federal Court Blocks Trump's Tariffs: White House Appeals
President Donald Trump has appealed a federal court ruling blocking his comprehensive "Day of Liberation" tariffs, opening up a tense legal battle over the president's emergency powers. The Division of Power Conflict in Customs Tax Appeals The United States International Trade Court ruled on May 28 that Trump exceeded his authority in using the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose tariffs. The court stated that the IEEPA, which is typically used for sanctions, does not allow for the imposition of tariffs and that such authority solely belongs to Congress. The Trump administration filed an appeal with the U.S. Court of Appeals immediately after the ruling. White House spokesman Kush Desai stated, "Unelected judges do not have the authority to decide how to properly address a national emergency." Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller condemned the ruling on social media as a "judicial coup," reflecting the administration's stance that the courts cannot limit the president's emergency actions. Trump announced the tariffs on April 2, declaring the U.S. trade deficit to be an "extraordinary and unusual threat" justifying a national emergency. This policy applies a general basic tariff rate of 10% on most imported goods, plus an additional "reciprocal" tariff rate ranging from 11% to 50% on about 60 targeted countries.
This ruling is the result of lawsuits filed by small businesses, including Oregon-based wine importer VOS Selections and a coalition of states led by Oregon. They argued that the trade deficit does not meet the emergency threshold of IEEPA and that tariffs were imposed unconstitutionally without Congress. Economists and business groups warn that tariffs will increase consumer prices. JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon noted that they will contribute to inflationary pressure. Importers face an immediate rise in costs, while China faces a surge in interest rates, creating market instability and reassessing supply chains. Stock markets, cryptocurrency assets, and precious metals all reacted to Trump's tariff ideas. The appeal is currently pending in the Federal Court. Legal experts predict that the case may ultimately be brought before the Supreme Court, as there are significant constitutional questions regarding executive power in trade policy. The current tax rates under separate authorities remain unaffected.