U.S. Court Blocks Trump Tariffs on China, Mexico, Canada, White House Appeals

The Trump administration is facing significant judicial pushback after multiple federal courts, including the U.S. Court of International Trade, ruled that President Trump overstepped his authority in imposing sweeping tariffs on imports from countries such as China, Mexico, and Canada. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt condemned the rulings as 'judicial overreach' and asserted that Trump’s actions were legally justified to address national security and persistent trade deficits, calling for the Supreme Court to intervene. National Economic Council director Kevin Hassett and other administration officials dismissed the court decisions as the work of 'activist judges' and voiced confidence that the rulings would be overturned on appeal. Despite the legal setbacks, the administration insists its trade agenda remains on track, with Hassett revealing that three new trade deals are nearly finalized and predicting further market openings for American products. The Justice Department has already filed an emergency appeal, and administration officials continue to defend their use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act as the legal basis for the tariffs. The episode underscores ongoing tensions between the executive and judicial branches over the scope of presidential power in trade policy.