Federal Appeals Court Determines Majority of Trump's Trade Tariffs Unlawful
In a significant development, a U.S. appeals court has denied President Donald Trump the authority to impose sweeping tariffs on imported products under an emergency law. The decision, which is scheduled to take effect on October 14, is a major setback for Trump's aggressive trade policy.
The court's ruling pertains to the country-specific tariffs first announced by Trump in early April, affecting dozens of U.S. trading partners. The tariffs, which include a 15% tariff imposed on most EU products into the U.S. since August 7, have been a subject of controversy and debate.
Trump has announced his intention to appeal the decision to the Supreme Court. In a statement, he criticized the appeals court as biased and described the abolition of tariffs as a total disaster that would "literally destroy" the country.
However, the plaintiffs argue that the power to levy taxes, tariffs, and duties lies with the U.S. Congress, not the president. In April, a dozen U.S. states, including ten governed by Democrats and two by Trump's Republicans, filed a lawsuit against the tariffs in the New York court. The lawsuit claims that national trade policy should not depend on the president's whims.
Trump justifies his aggressive tariff policy using alleged trade deficits as a national security risk. He argues that trade deficits with other countries constitute a national emergency, allowing him to impose tariffs without Congress's approval.
Despite the court's ruling, Trump defended his radical trade policy and announced that all tariffs remain in effect. He stated, "ALL TARIFFS REMAIN IN EFFECT!"
The court's decision comes after a federal court in New York's ruling in late May, which also challenged Trump's tariff policies. The U.S. government has until October 13 to file an appeal with the Supreme Court.
As the case progresses, the impact of the tariffs on the U.S. economy and its trading partners remains uncertain. The U.S. government has until October 13 to file an appeal with the Supreme Court, and the final outcome of the case could have significant implications for trade policy in the United States.
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