U.S. Appeals Court Momentarily Reinstates Trump’s Global Tariffs
(MENAFN) A U.S. federal appeals court has temporarily reinstated the global tariffs introduced by President Donald Trump, reversing a recent decision that had struck down these import duties and declared the White House had exceeded its legal powers.
On Thursday, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit issued an immediate administrative stay, putting on hold the permanent injunctions issued just a day earlier by the U.S. Court of International Trade. As a result, the tariffs will remain active at least through June 9.
“The plaintiffs-appellees are directed to respond to the United States's motions for a stay no later than June 5, 2025,” the appellate court instructed. “The United States may file a single, consolidated reply in support no later than June 9, 2025.”
The trade court’s decision on Wednesday found that Trump had overstepped the authority granted under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). The court ruled that the administration bypassed Congress by using this law as justification to impose tariffs.
In April, Trump implemented a general 10% tariff on all imports, with increased rates targeting countries such as China, Mexico, Canada, and EU member states, citing unfair trade imbalances. Several of these duties were later paused amid ongoing trade negotiations.
The White House quickly appealed Wednesday’s verdict. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt expressed confidence in a favorable legal outcome and declared the administration’s resolve to “tackle rogue judges.”
Peter Navarro, a senior adviser to Trump, told reporters on Thursday that the administration is ready to take the dispute to the Supreme Court if necessary.
“You can assume that even if we lose, we will do it another way,” he said. “And I can assure the American people that the Trump tariff agenda is alive, well, and healthy and will be implemented to protect you.”
The recent ruling does not impact tariffs imposed under other statutes, such as Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, which supports Trump’s 25% tariffs on foreign automobiles, steel, and aluminum.
Furthermore, the president retains the power under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974 to levy tariffs up to 15% for 150 days on countries with which the U.S. maintains significant trade deficits.
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