Trump Tariffs Temporarily Reinstated After Appeals Court Halts Earlier Ruling
President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariff policy briefly faced suspension after a federal court ruled the measures lacked legal grounding.
However, the U.S. Court of Appeals swiftly intervened, temporarily reinstating the tariffs while it reviews the administration’s appeal.
Earlier in the day, the U.S. Court of International Trade struck down the tariffs, declaring that the emergency powers used to impose duties on global imports exceeded legal boundaries. The court stated the White House could not implement such a broad trade policy under current law without clear Congressional authorization.
But hours later, the appeals court ruled that the tariffs must remain in effect while it examines the government’s challenge. This decision restores Trump’s trade duties—at least temporarily—and buys the administration time to mount a legal defense.
White House Stands Firm
White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett praised the appeals court’s decision, saying it protects the integrity of U.S. trade strategy. “Ad hoc decisions by activist judges will not derail our trade policy,” Hassett told Fox Business.
Peter Navarro, Trump’s former trade adviser, added that even if the courts permanently block the current tariffs, the administration could reimpose similar measures through alternative legal pathways.
The legal tug-of-war underscores the sharp tension between executive trade policy and judicial oversight, especially as the Trump administration doubles down on tariffs as a core economic tool.
For now, U.S. importers and global trading partners must continue navigating Trump’s trade regime—while the courts determine whether it will stand in the long run.
Kosta Gushterov
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