We Won Our Tariff Case

a year ago

The US Court of International Trade struck down Trump's 'Liberation Day' tariffs and other IEEPA tariffs, ruling them beyond the scope of executive power.
The court's decision was unanimous, with judges appointed by both Republican and Democratic presidents agreeing on the ruling.
The ruling invalidated all tariffs adopted under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act of 1977 (IEEPA), including fentanyl-related tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China.
The court emphasized the constitutional separation of powers, stating that Congress has the exclusive authority to impose tariffs, not the President.
The court rejected the government's claim that the President has unreviewable authority to determine a 'national emergency' justifying IEEPA tariffs.
A permanent injunction was issued against the implementation of the IEEPA tariffs, blocking them for all importers, not just the plaintiffs.
The government is expected to appeal the decision to the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit and potentially the Supreme Court.

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