US Court Unanimously Blocks Trump's Tariffs, Citing Abuse of Power

A federal court in the United States has dealt a significant blow to Donald Trump's trade policies. In a unanimous decision, a three-judge panel, which included a judge appointed by Trump himself, ruled that the former president overstepped his authority when he imposed sweeping tariffs on goods from numerous countries. The court found that Trump's justification for the tariffs, based on the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, did not meet the legal requirements. "The question is whether the International Emergency Economic Powers Act delegates these powers to the president in the form of authority to impose unlimited tariffs on nearly every country in the world," stated the court in its ruling. This decision has significant implications for future trade policies and underscores the importance of checks and balances within the US government. The court's ruling sends a clear message about the limitations of executive power in trade matters, ensuring that such decisions are subject to judicial review and adherence to established legal frameworks.