The Court of International Trade has ruled that President Trump overstepped his authority in imposing blanket tariffs on imports from trading partners, issuing a permanent injunction to halt the tariffs. The court determined that only Congress has the authority to regulate international commerce, a power not overridden by the President's emergency powers. This ruling jeopardizes Trump's trade approach and introduces uncertainty in negotiations with several countries. The administration has filed an appeal and insists the tariffs are essential due to national security concerns.
The Court of International Trade ruled that President Trump exceeded his authority by imposing blanket tariffs, emphasizing that only Congress can regulate commerce with other countries.
The ruling could undermine Trump's trade strategy, as the judges stated the tariffs were impermissible not for their effectiveness, but because federal law does not allow it.
The court's decision creates uncertainty in negotiations with countries like the EU and China and comes as the Trump administration swiftly appealed the ruling.
A White House spokesperson argued that trade imbalances create a national crisis, claiming it's not for judges to decide on national emergency responses.
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