The USA's Court of International Trade has blocked the Trump administration's "Liberation Day" tariff policy, stating that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act does not grant the authority to impose tariffs. This ruling came after multiple legal challenges, including one led by the Liberty Justice Center. The court emphasized that imposing tariffs is a congressional responsibility, highlighting the separation of powers. The decision introduces uncertainty for U.S. hardware companies that depend on foreign imports, complicating the administration's future tariff plans, including those aimed at products like Apple iPhones.
The Court's judgement concludes that IEEPA doesn't confer the power to introduce tariffs and says the US Constitution is clear that's a job for Congress.
Stephen Miller, the Trump administration's Deputy Chief of Staff, described the ruling as a judicial coup, arguing it undermines executive power to address emergencies.
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