Overview

• A federal appellate panel ruled 7–4 that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act does not authorize the president to impose broad tariffs, finding most of the measures unlawful.
• The court left existing tariffs in place until October 14, and the White House said it will seek Supreme Court review.
• Tariff revenue reported by news outlets from Treasury figures totals roughly $152–159 billion to date, creating the prospect of large refunds if the courts ultimately void the duties.
• Separately, the United States began taxing all international postal parcels on August 29, with narrow exemptions for gifts under $100 and travelers’ personal items up to $200, plus a six‑month option to pay a fixed $80–$200 per package.
• Postal operators in about 25 countries, including Correos de México, temporarily suspended shipments to the U.S. as they adjust to the new parcel rules, underscoring immediate operational and diplomatic strains.