A three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of International Trade struck down the sweeping emergency tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump on April 2, calling them unlawful under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.
The judges found that IEEPA does not grant the president unlimited tariff authority, reserving that power exclusively to Congress.
The court also struck down targeted surcharges on China, Canada and Mexico, which were aimed at curbing fentanyl trafficking — ruling that the levies failed to directly address the drug crisis.
Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield, one of the plaintiffs, hailed the decision as a victory for working-class families and small businesses.
The White House dismissed the ruling as an overreach by “unelected judges” and vowed to defend its America First approach.
It remains unclear whether the administration will appeal or pivot to a new strategy.
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