US Court Strikes Down Trump’s Tariffs
A US appeals court has struck down most of President Donald Trump’s tariffs, ruling they were unlawfully imposed under emergency economic powers. In a 7-4 decision, the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit said Trump’s “reciprocal” tariffs on dozens of countries, including China, Mexico and Canada were “invalid as contrary to law.” The judges stressed that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) does not grant Presidents authority to set tariffs, which remain a core power of Congress.
The ruling, delayed until October 14 to allow an appeal, sets up a potential showdown at the US Supreme Court. Trump blasted the decision on Truth Social, calling it “highly partisan” and warning it would “destroy the United States” if upheld.
The lawsuits were brought by small businesses and US states after Trump’s 2025 executive orders imposing a baseline 10% tariff globally. A lower court had earlier ruled the measures unlawful.
The decision casts doubt on trade deals tied to Trump’s levies and raises questions about presidential authority on trade. With the Supreme Court’s conservative majority, including three Trump appointees, the final outcome could reshape the balance of power between Congress and the White House on trade policy.
