Federal court rules against new global tariffs Trump imposed
AP News • • nation
Key Points:
- A federal court ruled that the 10% global tariffs imposed by President Trump are illegal, stating the tariffs exceeded the authority granted by Congress under the law.
- The Court of International Trade's 2-1 decision invalidated the tariffs following a lawsuit by small businesses and the state of Washington, blocking tariff collection from the plaintiffs.
- The ruling follows the Supreme Court's earlier decision that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act did not authorize such tariffs, reinforcing congressional control over tariff powers.
- The Trump administration is expected to appeal the decision and is simultaneously pursuing new investigations that could lead to additional tariffs on countries including China, the EU, and Japan.
- The ruling may encourage more companies to seek refunds for tariffs paid, potentially escalating the legal battle over the scope of presidential tariff authority.
