By an 7-4 vote, the U,S, Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit has ruled that many of President Donald Trump’s “beautiful” tariffs were imposed illegally under the 1977 International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). The president exceeded his constitutional authority by unilaterally imposing the largest indirect tax on consumers in memory without involving Congress.
The ruling was a temporary win for consumers, our economy, and the rule of law under our Constitution, at least until October 14, 2025, giving the president time to appeal. It was another court loss for President Trump.
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