The U.S. Federal Court of Appeals found that the majority of President Donald Trump’s global tariffs were unlawful.
The court in Washington, D.C., issued its decision regarding the tariffs Trump used to renegotiate trade agreements with countries exporting goods to the U.S.
The Appeals Court largely upheld a May ruling by the U.S. International Trade Court, concluding that Trump exceeded his authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA).
However, the court rejected the part of the ruling that would immediately cancel the tariffs, allowing the Trump administration time to appeal to the Supreme Court.
The decision was made with a 7-4 vote, and considering the likely appeals process, customs duties are permitted to remain in effect until October 14.
Among the tariffs slated for cancellation are reciprocal tariffs imposed on Canada, China, and Mexico.
"All tariffs are still in effect"
Trump, in a social media post on the matter, said, "All tariffs are still in effect. Today, a highly partisan Appeals Court made a wrong decision that our tariffs should be removed, but they also know that the U.S. will ultimately win."
Trump claimed that removing these tariffs would be a "disaster" for the country, weakening the U.S. financially.
Stating that the country must remain strong, he added, "The U.S. will no longer tolerate massive trade deficits, unfair tariffs, and non-tariff trade barriers imposed by other countries—whether friend or foe—that weaken our manufacturers, farmers, and everyone. If this decision is allowed to stand, the U.S. will be completely destroyed."
Trump described the tariffs as the best tool to help American workers and support companies producing "Made in America" products, adding:
"For many years, careless and foolish politicians allowed tariffs to be used against us. Now, with the help of the U.S. Supreme Court, we will use them for our country’s benefit and make America rich, strong, and powerful again."
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