US Appeals Court Rules Most Trump Tariffs Illegal, Sets Up Supreme Court Challenge

A US federal appeals court ruled that most tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) are illegal, stating that the law does not grant the president unlimited authority to impose tariffs. The court struck down two sets of tariffs, including those announced during Trump's trade war in April and February targeting China, Canada, and Mexico. Trump sharply criticized the ruling, calling the court 'highly partisan' and warning that removing the tariffs would be a 'total disaster' for the country. Despite the ruling, the court allowed the tariffs to remain in place temporarily until October 14 to allow for an appeal to the Supreme Court. Trump vowed to challenge the decision and maintain his tariffs, emphasizing their importance for protecting American workers and industries. The case sets up a significant legal battle over presidential trade powers before the Supreme Court.