U.S. Court Declares Majority of Trump's International Tariffs Illegitimate
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit has ruled that most tariffs imposed by the Trump administration were unlawful in a 7-4 decision. The ruling, which was handed down on Thursday, could have significant implications for the tariffs currently in place on various countries, including China, Canada, and Mexico.
The tariffs in question were imposed with the intention of pressuring those countries to curb fentanyl shipments into the United States. The court found that the emergency law President Donald Trump cited to impose these tariffs did not give him the authority to levy them.
The ruling could also affect tariffs aimed at pressuring those countries to curb shipments of fentanyl into the United States. The tariffs announced on April 2 could potentially be affected by the court's ruling, as could Trump's reciprocal tariffs announced on the same day.
The court's ruling comes after the U.S. Court of International Trade previously ruled the tariff announcement by President Trump on April 2, 2020, as unlawful. The International Emergency Economic Powers Act was used by the Trump administration to argue for the imposition of country-specific tariffs.
Despite the ruling, the court has granted a stay, allowing the tariffs to remain in place until October 14. The Trump administration is considering appealing the ruling to the U.S. Supreme Court.
It is important to note that the court's ruling does not affect the tariffs' current implementation, only their legality. This means that for the time being, the tariffs will continue to be enforced, but the decision could potentially be overturned in the future.
In conclusion, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit has ruled that most tariffs imposed by the Trump administration were unlawful. The ruling could have significant implications for the tariffs currently in place on various countries, and the Trump administration is considering appealing the ruling to the U.S. Supreme Court. It is important to stay informed about any developments in this case.
