US Court Blocks Trump’s Wide-Ranging Import Tariffs

A U.S. federal court has blocked former President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs on imports from nearly 90 countries, ruling that he exceeded his authority by using emergency powers under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. The court found that regulating international trade is a power reserved for Congress, declaring the broad tariffs invalid while leaving intact separate tariffs on steel and aluminum imposed under different laws. The Trump administration immediately appealed the decision, arguing that it is not for unelected judges to decide how to address national emergencies. The ruling disrupts ongoing trade negotiations with multiple nations and calls into question the administration's approach of leveraging large tariff threats as negotiation tactics. Meanwhile, Trump responded to the setback on social media with memes claiming he was right about everything and on a mission from God. The decision marks a significant legal and policy challenge to one of Trump's signature economic strategies.