US federal court blocks Trump's tariffs over legal overreach

A federal trade court says the president lacked the authority to impose sweeping import duties, prompting an immediate appeal.
Text: Óscar Ontañón Docal
Published 2025-05-29

The latest news on the United States. A United States trade court has ruled on Wednesday against the Trump administration's blanket tariffs on imports, arguing that only Congress can regulate international commerce under the Constitution.

The decision invalidates a wide range of tariff measures introduced since January, leaving the administration scrambling to defend its legal standing. The court emphasised that emergency powers do not override legislative authority when it comes to trade.

WASHINGTON D.C., USA - April 7, 2025: United States President Donald Trump meets with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the White House in Washington DC

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