Trump's tariffs reinstated
A US federal appeals court has temporarily reinstated President Donald Trump's global tariffs, halting a trade court ruling that had blocked the levies and found that the White House had exceeded its authority.
On Thursday, the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit granted an immediate administrative stay, suspending the permanent injunctions issued a day earlier by the Court of International Trade. The tariffs will remain in place at least until June 9.
'The plaintiffs-appellees are directed to respond to the United States's motions for a stay no later than June 5, 2025,' the court said. 'The United States may file a single, consolidated reply in support no later than June 9, 2025.'
The trade court ruled on Wednesday that Trump overreached under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), saying the administration sidestepped Congress by invoking emergency powers to impose the tariffs.
In April, Trump imposed a baseline 10% tariff on all imported goods, with higher rates for China, Mexico, Canada, and the EU member states, citing trade imbalances. Some of those duties have since been paused amid ongoing negotiations.
The White House swiftly appealed Wednesday's ruling. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said the administration was confident of a legal victory and determined to 'tackle rogue judges.'
Peter Navarro, one of Trump's top advisers, told reporters on Thursday the White House was prepared to escalate the fight to the Supreme Court if needed.
'You can assume that even if we lose, we will do it another way,' he said. 'And I can assure the American people that the Trump tariff agenda is alive, well, and healthy and will be implemented to protect you.'
Wednesday's ruling does not affect tariffs that Trump has imposed under other laws, including Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, which underpins Trump's 25% duties on foreign autos, steel, and aluminum.
The president also retains the authority under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974 to impose tariffs of up to 15% for 150 days on nations with which the US runs a large trade deficit.
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