Trump Administration Urges Appeals Court to Back Tariff Power
The US Justice Department on Tuesday night filed its opening brief in the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, where it's seeking to overturn a May 28 ruling by the Court of International Trade. The appeals court handed President Donald Trump an early, albeit temporary, win earlier this month when it ruled that the administration could continue to enforce his tariff orders while the court case continues.
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