US Presses Trade Talks Despite Federal Court Tariff Ruling

The Trump administration is continuing trade negotiations despite a U.S. appeals court ruling that declared most of President Trump's tariffs illegal, with the tariffs remaining in effect until mid-October during the appeal process. U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer emphasized that trading partners are cooperating closely, and deals are progressing regardless of the court's interim ruling. The court found that while Congress granted emergency powers to the president, it did not explicitly authorize imposing tariffs, affecting levies on China, Canada, and Mexico. President Trump has criticized the decision and vowed to appeal to the Supreme Court, while advisors are exploring alternative legal frameworks to maintain tariffs. Trade experts and officials have indicated the administration anticipated this ruling and prepared multiple fallback options, expressing optimism that the Supreme Court will uphold the tariffs. Meanwhile, some lawmakers warn that the ongoing legal uncertainty is destabilizing for U.S. businesses and markets.