A federal appeals court on Friday ruled that many of President Donald Trump’s tariffs are unconstitutional, but allowed them to remain in place while the administration appeals to the Supreme Court.
In a 7–4 decision, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit said the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) does not authorize Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs or those levied in February against Canada, Mexico, and China. Judges concluded Congress never gave presidents “wide-ranging authority to impose tariffs” under that law.
The ruling could eventually force the government to refund part of the $142 billion collected so far. Other tariffs, such as those on steel, aluminum, and automobiles, were unaffected.
Trump blasted the decision as partisan, writing on Truth Social: “ALL TARIFFS ARE STILL IN EFFECT! If allowed to stand, this Decision would literally destroy the United States of America.” He vowed to appeal to the Supreme Court, saying tariffs are central to his strategy to protect U.S. workers and generate revenue.
Legal groups praised the decision as a check on executive power but said a broader injunction is needed. The administration has until Oct. 14 to appeal.
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