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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 highlight judicial rulings against Trump's executive orders, emphasizing their unconstitutional nature and the importance of an independent judiciary.

They portray Trump's actions as punitive, reflecting frustration and anger towards the judiciary's pushback against his administration.

The rulings are seen as victories for constitutional rights, free speech, and legal representation, showcasing accountability in the judicial system.

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US federal court blocks Trump from imposing sweeping tariffs
The GuardianThe Guardian·17d·
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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."

Judge strikes down Trump order that targeted US law firm WilmerHale
The GuardianThe Guardian·18d·
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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."

Federal trade court blocks Trump from imposing sweeping tariffs under emergency powers law
Chicago Sun-TimesChicago Sun-Times·17d·
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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."

Trade court blocks Donald Trump's tariffs, ruling they exceed legal authority
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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."

Federal judge strikes down Trump executive order targeting law firm WilmerHale, calling it "unconstitutional"
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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."

Trump's campaign against law firms dealt another setback as judge blocks executive order
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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 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's attempt to punish Mueller-linked law firm unconstitutional: Judge
Washington ExaminerWashington Examiner·18d·
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"…The order is intended to, and does in fact, impede the firm’s ability to effectively represent its clients!"

Federal Court Blocks Trump’s Sweeping ‘Liberation Day’ Tariffs
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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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