US Court Blocks Trump Tariffs Citing Constitutional Limits

A small New York-based wine importer, VOS Selections, led by Victor and Chloe Schwartz, achieved a significant legal victory when the U.S. Court of International Trade ruled that President Donald Trump exceeded his authority by imposing sweeping tariffs under emergency economic powers. The court found that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) does not grant the president unilateral power to enact such tariffs, which affected imports from countries including China, Canada, and Mexico. VOS Selections, supported by the libertarian Liberty Justice Center, along with other small businesses, challenged the tariffs that threatened their survival due to increased costs and market uncertainties. This ruling not only halts Trump's so-called “Liberation Day” tariffs but also reaffirms Congressional authority over trade, emphasizing constitutional limits on executive power. The decision has been hailed as a victory for small businesses and working families who suffered from retaliatory tariffs and inflated prices. The Trump administration has appealed the ruling, but VOS Selections remains committed to pursuing the case to its conclusion.