Appeals Court Temporarily Lifts Block on Trump's Tariffs
An appeals court temporarily lifted the block on President Trump's broad tariffs after a federal court ruled the emergency powers law doesn't grant him authority to impose duties on goods from nearly all US trading partners. The decision follows lawsuits from businesses and states challenging the tariffs' legality, highlighting ongoing debates over executive power in trade policy.
In a significant legal development, the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit temporarily paused a block on President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs. This pause came a day after a federal court ruled that the emergency powers law invoked by the White House does not authorize the president to impose tariffs on goods from nearly every US trading partner.
The initial ruling by the US Court of International Trade emphasized that Congress holds exclusive authority to regulate international commerce. The court found that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act of 1977 (IEEPA), which President Trump cited to justify the tariffs, does not grant the president unlimited power to impose such duties.
The court stated that an unlimited delegation of tariff authority to the executive branch would be an unconstitutional abdication of legislative power. This ruling permanently enjoined the operation of the challenged tariff orders, underscoring the importance of separation of powers in trade policy decisions.
The Trump administration defended the tariffs by citing trade deficits as a national emergency that harms American workers and industries. President Trump argued that the tariffs would revive manufacturing jobs and reduce the federal budget deficit. However, the tariffs have caused uncertainty in global markets and raised concerns among business leaders about economic damage.
The legal challenge to the tariffs was brought by the Liberty Justice Center, representing small businesses affected by the tariffs, and a coalition of 12 states led by Oregon. The ruling was seen as a reaffirmation of the rule of law and a check on executive power in trade matters.
Following the block, the Trump administration promptly appealed the decision, and the appeals court's temporary stay means the tariffs remain in effect while the legal process continues. This ongoing dispute highlights the complex balance between executive authority and legislative oversight in shaping US trade policy.
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