Overview

• The U.S. Court of Appeals ruled that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act does not expressly grant the president authority to impose tariffs.
• The panel declared most of the duties unlawful but kept them in force pending further proceedings, with the ruling not taking effect before October 14.
• Judges remanded the case to a lower court, and the U.S. government can seek review by the Supreme Court.
• Trump imposed wide‑ranging tariffs in early 2025 under a declared national emergency to counter trade imbalances, including country‑specific rates such as a 15% levy on most EU imports since August 7.
• The decision introduces uncertainty for trade arrangements reached during recent tariff disputes, according to the coverage.