US Appeals Court Temporarily Upholds Trump Tariffs Amid Legal Challenges

A series of recent court rulings have created significant legal uncertainty around President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). While the US Court of International Trade ruled that Trump exceeded his authority in declaring a national emergency to justify these tariffs, a federal appeals court quickly reinstated the duties temporarily, allowing the administration to continue enforcement during the appeals process. The White House has vowed to proceed with the tariffs regardless of the legal challenges, with top trade advisors emphasizing that the trade agenda remains intact and that alternative legal strategies will be pursued if necessary. The administration criticized the initial trade court ruling as an abuse of judicial power and called on the Supreme Court to intervene. Despite the legal turmoil, negotiations with key trading partners like Japan and India are continuing, with officials optimistic about finalizing deals. The ongoing litigation includes challenges brought by US businesses and states, with further legal arguments expected in the coming weeks.