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Federal Court Blocks Trump's Tariffs, Upholds Judicial Independence

A federal court ruled against Trump's tariffs, stating they exceed presidential authority, marking a significant setback for his trade policy.

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In a significant ruling, the U.S. Court of International Trade blocked President Trump's attempt to impose tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), stating that the law does not grant such authority. This decision follows multiple lawsuits challenging Trump's trade policies, which critics argue have created economic chaos. The court emphasized that tariffs must be approved by Congress, not unilaterally imposed by the president. The ruling is expected to be appealed by the Trump administration, which argues that the tariffs are necessary to address national emergencies related to trade deficits.

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  • The articles present a negative view of President Trump's tariff policies and their implications for small businesses.
  • They highlight legal challenges and court rulings that question Trump's authority to impose tariffs.
  • Critical responses from the White House reflect a contentious political environment surrounding these issues.

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"…The ruling, if it stands, blows a giant hole through Trump’s strategy to use steep tariffs to wring concessions from trading partners, draw manufacturing jobs back to US shores and shrink a $1.2tn US goods trade deficit, which were among his key campaign promises."

US federal court blocks Trump from imposing sweeping tariffs
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"…The orders have been part of a broader effort by Trump to reshape US civil society by targeting perceived adversaries in hopes of extracting concessions from them and bending them to his will."

Judge strikes down Trump order that targeted US law firm WilmerHale
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"…The ruling from a three-judge panel at the New York-based Court of International Trade came after several lawsuits arguing that Trump has exceeded his authority, left U.S. trade policy dependent on his whims and unleashed economic chaos."

Federal trade court blocks Trump from imposing sweeping tariffs under emergency powers law
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"…The unanimous ruling from the three-judge panel states the IEEPA "does not authorize" Trump's tariffs and orders them halted."

Trade court blocks Donald Trump's tariffs, ruling they exceed legal authority
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"…U.S. District Judge Richard Leon issued his opinion Tuesday afternoon, blocking the president's efforts to restrict Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP as a part of the Trump administration's crusade against large law firms that have provoked the ire of the president and his allies."

Federal judge strikes down Trump executive order targeting law firm WilmerHale, calling it "unconstitutional"
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"…The orders have been part of a broader effort by the president to reshape American civil society by targeting perceived adversaries in hopes of extracting concessions from them and bending them to his will."

Trump's campaign against law firms dealt another setback as judge blocks executive order
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"…The ruling was similar to one from Friday by a different judge that rejected a Trump edict against the firm of Jenner & Block and another one from earlier in the month in favor of the firm Perkins Coie."

Trump campaign against law firms dealt another setback as judge blocks executive order
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"…The order is intended to, and does in fact, impede the firm’s ability to effectively represent its clients!"

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"…The order strikes a blow to what had been one of the key pillars of Trump’s economic policy."

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The International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) was cited as the law under which Trump attempted to impose tariffs, but the court ruled that it does not grant him unlimited authority to do so.

President Trump justified the tariffs by declaring a national emergency due to what he perceived as an 'unusual and extraordinary threat' to national security and the economy, stemming from large trade deficits and unfair trade practices.

The Trump administration is expected to appeal the decision, challenging the court's interpretation of the president's authority under IEEPA.

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