Court upholds Trump's tariffs temporarily following decision滚动阻止 Their implementation
Federal Appeals Court Pauses Trump's Tariffs, Raising Uncertainty for Trade Policies
A Federal appeals court temporarily halted the enforcement of President Donald Trump's global tariffs on Thursday, as they await further consideration during the appeal process. The Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit granted an administrative stay while evaluating Trump's appeal against the tariffs' legality.
Earlier in the day, the administration encouraged the New York-based Court of International Trade to delay its order, warning that immediate execution would create a "foreign policy disaster scenario." On Wednesday, the three-judge panel from the Court of International Trade had previously struck down the tariffs as "contrary to law."
The judges found that Trump's use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose his tariffs was invalid, as it did not grant the president unrestricted power to levy tariffs. The judges instead argued that Congress, not the president, holds the authority to impose tariffs in most situations. Trump's tariffs do not meet the limited condition of an "unusual and extraordinary threat" required for the president to act unilaterally.
In response to the ruling, Trump criticized the judges on his social media platform, stating that their decision could potentially harm the United States. He expressed hope that the Supreme Court would overturn this "horrible, Country-threatening decision." Interestingly, one of the judges on the panel was nominated by Trump himself.
A second federal court also declared that the Trump administration's global tariffs were "unlawful." U.S. District Judge Rudolph Contreras limited the Trump administration's ability to collect tariffs for the two companies that filed the lawsuit—Learning Resources, Inc., and hand2mind, Inc., but the decision's broader impact remains uncertain.
In contrast, the Department of Justice requested a stay of the ruling on Wednesday, maintaining it was necessary "to avoid immediate irreparable harm to United States foreign policy and national security." They emphasized that the negative consequences for the conduct of foreign affairs from the relief ordered by the court could be severe.
Since April, the Trump administration has faced multiple lawsuits challenging Trump's ability to unilaterally impose tariffs without congressional approval. Attorney General Letitia James of New York referred to the court's ruling as a "major victory" against policies deemed illegal and harmful to the American economy and jobs.
The legal battle surrounding Trump's tariffs underscores ongoing uncertainty in foreign trade policies and their impact on American businesses and consumers. The appellate court's eventual decision, along with potential subsequent administrative moves, will help determine the final status of Trump's global tariffs.
- The Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit's temporary halt on the enforcement of President Donald Trump's global tariffs has raised uncertainty for trade policies.
- The judges' decision to grant an administrative stay while evaluating Trump's appeal against the tariffs' legality could potentially have a significant impact on the economy and justice system.
- In response to the court's ruling, Trump criticized the judges, expressing hope that the Supreme Court would overturn this decision, which he considered harmful to the United States.
- The Department of Justice requested a stay of the ruling, emphasizing that the negative consequences for the conduct of foreign affairs from the relief ordered by the court could be severe, potentially affecting international relations and war-and-conflicts.
- General news outlets have covered the ongoing legal battle surrounding Trump's tariffs, highlighting the significance of policy-and-legislation decisions and their potential influence on business and commerce, both domestically and internationally.
