US Court Blocks Trump's Tariffs, White House Appeals

A U.S. federal court ruled that President Donald Trump exceeded his authority by imposing broad import tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), blocking most of the tariffs from going into effect. The Court of International Trade found that only Congress has the power to regulate trade through tariffs, and that the president's use of emergency powers was insufficient legal justification. The ruling marks a significant setback to Trump's strategy aimed at addressing the U.S. trade deficit and protecting domestic industries, which has affected global markets and drawn criticism from American businesses. The Trump administration condemned the decision, calling it an overreach by unelected judges, and promptly filed an appeal, with the possibility of the case reaching the Supreme Court. The judiciary has increasingly become one of the few checks on Trump's policies, prompting sharp criticism from the president and his allies. International observers, including foreign trade officials, welcomed the court's decision but remain cautious about potential future developments.