US Court Invalidates Trump-Era Tariffs Imposed Under Emergency Powers

The U.S. Court of International Trade struck down two sets of tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump, ruling they exceeded his authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) of 1977.

The tariffs, introduced via Executive Order 14257, included duties up to 50% on imports from 57 countries, targeting nations like Canada, Mexico, and China over alleged drug trafficking concerns.

The court determined that IEEPA does not grant the president broad authority to impose such sweeping tariffs, emphasizing that Congress holds exclusive power over trade policy

Citing Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974 and past precedent, it declared the executive action constitutionally invalid.