Court Rules IEEPA Tariffs Unlawful, but Stays Relief Pending Remand to Trade Court
The Federal Circuit ruled on August 29 that President Trump’s global tariffs are largely illegal under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, finding he exceeded his authority. However, the court allowed the tariffs to remain in place while the case proceeds, creating major uncertainty for international trade.
CIT Strikes down ‘Liberation Day’ IEEPA Tariffs
The U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT) issued a unanimous ruling striking down President Donald Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs. The court found that the IEEPA does not authorize the president to use emergency powers to unilaterally impose broad tariffs, declaring the action an overreach of executive authority.