Trump's Tariffs Temporarily Upheld by Appeals Court

 Date: May 30, 2025

By: International News Desk

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Washington, D.C. — In a significant legal development, a federal appeals court has temporarily reinstated former President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs, granting the administration a reprieve as it appeals a lower court's ruling that deemed the tariffs unlawful.Reuters+8Politico+8AP News+8

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit issued an "administrative stay" on Thursday, pausing the decision of the U.S. Court of International Trade, which had ruled that Trump's use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose broad tariffs exceeded presidential authority. AP News+5CBS News+5Politico+5

The lower court's decision had blocked the majority of Trump's tariffs, including a 10% levy on imports from numerous countries, arguing that the IEEPA did not grant the president such expansive powers. Al Jazeera+3CBS News+3Wikipedia+3

The appeals court's stay allows the tariffs to remain in effect while the legal process continues. The court has set deadlines for further filings, with plaintiffs required to respond by June 5 and the government's reply due by June 9. WSJ+1The Washington Post+1Federal Circuit Court+2Wikipedia+2Al Jazeera+2

The Trump administration has defended the tariffs as essential for national security and economic stability. Critics, however, argue that the tariffs have led to increased costs for consumers and businesses, and that the president overstepped his legal authority.

The legal battle over the tariffs has created uncertainty in global markets, with investors closely monitoring developments. The outcome of the appeals process could have significant implications for U.S. trade policy and presidential powers.Reuters