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Court Blocks Trump Tariffs: What You Need to Know
WSJ ^ | 05/09/2025 | Ballard

Posted on 05/29/2025 4:50:12 AM PDT by FreedomNotSafety

Why did the court strike down some tariffs?

The U.S. Court of International Trade ruled that President Trump didn’t have the authority to impose sweeping tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act of 1977, or IEEPA.

What tariffs are covered by the ruling?

The ruling voids many of the Trump's administration’s moves on trade. That includes fentanyl-related tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China, and the reciprocal tariffs—some of which were already on hold—that affect virtually every U.S. trading partner.

What tariffs aren’t affected?

Those that weren't justified under IEEPA. For instance, levies on autos, steel and aluminum aren't covered.

Will the White House contest the ruling?

(Excerpt) Read more at wsj.com ...


TOPICS: Business/Economy; Constitution/Conservatism; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: tariffs
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“Will the White House contest the ruling?

“Yes, lawyers for the Trump administration said they will appeal. Appeals from the trade court are heard by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit and ultimately the Supreme Court.

“What happens next—can Trump use other legal tools?

“Yes. Tariffs on cars, steel and aluminum were justified based on national-security concerns under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962. Similar duties are already planned for sectors like lumber and semiconductors.

“The administration has contemplated using Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, which allows for tariffs that counter unfair foreign trade practices. Trump invoked that provision to impose his first-term tariffs on China and it is considered to be on firmer legal footing than IEEPA.

“What does this mean for global trade talks?

“Resetting trading relationships with other countries could be more complicated. “We believe one reason bilateral negotiations had stalled was that U.S. trading partners may have anticipated this outcome,” wrote analysts including Aniket Shah at Jefferies.”

1 posted on 05/29/2025 4:50:12 AM PDT by FreedomNotSafety
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To: FreedomNotSafety

Levin shouted that this is UNCONSTITUTIONAL!


2 posted on 05/29/2025 4:53:09 AM PDT by silent majority rising (When it is dark enough, men see the stars. Ralph Waldo Emerson)
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To: FreedomNotSafety

The Trump admin has already filed a notice of appeal.


3 posted on 05/29/2025 4:54:29 AM PDT by Jane Long (Jesus is Lord!)
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To: silent majority rising

Agree!


4 posted on 05/29/2025 4:54:43 AM PDT by Jane Long (Jesus is Lord!)
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To: FreedomNotSafety

Who brought this case against Trump (who is plaintiff)?


5 posted on 05/29/2025 4:57:50 AM PDT by one guy in new jersey
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To: FreedomNotSafety

I was checking that pesky constitution thingie and can’t find an international trade court anywhere....


6 posted on 05/29/2025 4:57:54 AM PDT by joe fonebone (And the people said NO!! The end.)
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To: FreedomNotSafety

“U.S. trading partners may have anticipated this outcome,”

So how much did they pay this judge to rule this way?


7 posted on 05/29/2025 4:59:28 AM PDT by Mr. Mohasky (Common sense in a world lacking any, will be perceived & construed as an extreme point of view.)
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To: joe fonebone

Courts other than the Supreme Court are established by statute. Even the Supreme Court has an implementing statute,


8 posted on 05/29/2025 5:01:46 AM PDT by maro (MAGA!)
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To: silent majority rising

Even Goldman Sachs doesn’t think this ruling will stick.


9 posted on 05/29/2025 5:03:29 AM PDT by Jane Long (Jesus is Lord!)
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To: joe fonebone

The Constitution section 1 article 8 gives trade to Congress. Section 3 gives Congress the power to create courts. Even this one.


10 posted on 05/29/2025 5:09:53 AM PDT by FreedomNotSafety
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To: Mr. Mohasky

Who knows. How much did Apple Pay?


11 posted on 05/29/2025 5:10:49 AM PDT by FreedomNotSafety
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To: one guy in new jersey

The AGs of Arizona and Oregon and 12 other states joined.


12 posted on 05/29/2025 5:11:03 AM PDT by napscoordinator (DeSantis is a beast! Florida is the freest state in the country! )
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To: FreedomNotSafety

This is becoming ridiculous. Note to all of you “judges”. You are going to cause things you can not stop/correct, no matter how much remorse you have.


13 posted on 05/29/2025 5:11:33 AM PDT by MeneMeneTekelUpharsin (Freedom is the freedom to discipline yourself so others don't have to do it for you.)
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To: silent majority rising

Trump will continue to act like appealing thru the courts to all of this unconstitutional micromanaging is the thing to do…until he can’t any more. Then, when he must assert constitutional executive authority, the deepstate will spring the trap, including enough republicans and they, and what’s left of the msm, will, sadly, and with great regret, lament the chaos and lawlessness brought by Trump and they will do their duty and restore our law and democracy. He will be impeached and convicted. They can be aiming for no less. They HAVE to do this because he is destroying their grift.


14 posted on 05/29/2025 5:11:44 AM PDT by TalBlack (Their god is government. Prepare for a religious war.)
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To: Mr. Mohasky

It was three judges. Two republicans and one democrat. Trump judge and a W judge and an Obama judge.


15 posted on 05/29/2025 5:12:40 AM PDT by napscoordinator (DeSantis is a beast! Florida is the freest state in the country! )
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To: FreedomNotSafety

Does the International Emergency Economic Powers Act of 1977 override the U.S. Constitution?


16 posted on 05/29/2025 5:13:13 AM PDT by 7thson (I've got a seat at the big conference table! I'm gonna paint my logo on it!)
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To: FreedomNotSafety
The Constitution section 1 article 8 gives trade to Congress. Section 3 gives Congress the power to create courts. Even this one.

Posting something like that is going to cause problems.

17 posted on 05/29/2025 5:17:08 AM PDT by Fury
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To: Jane Long; All

The Trump administration is a paper tiger. Trump has made it clear that in all cases he will defer to the court . If SCOTUS ruled tomorrow that the President can deport anyone for any reason there is nothing that prevents a lower court from writing a different decision the next day and stopping the deportation. The Trump administration would then go through the whole process again rather than just sighting SCOTUS and never stopping the deportation. Trump is afraid of being labeled a dictator or being seen as defying the courts and so long as that is the case he and his administration are paper tigers. The process is the policy and the punishment just like they did to him as a private citizen.


18 posted on 05/29/2025 5:25:29 AM PDT by wiseprince (Me)
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To: Mr. Mohasky

Just typical Dem tactics. I think the court is exceeding its authority.


19 posted on 05/29/2025 5:27:08 AM PDT by Sacajaweau
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To: FreedomNotSafety

That may be the title in the Constitution...but there are a lot of attachments that came along. That makes your post...a half truth...not the WHOLE truth and nothing but the truth.


20 posted on 05/29/2025 5:31:55 AM PDT by Sacajaweau
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