Trump Tariffs Temporarily Reinstated by Appeals Court: Latest Updates

Trump Tariffs Temporarily Reinstated by Appeals Court

A federal appeals court has granted a temporary stay, reinstating tariffs previously imposed by the Trump administration. This decision overturns a lower court's ruling that had invalidated the tariffs.

Background

The Trump administration had indicated that they would seek intervention from the Supreme Court if the initial ruling wasn't paused. Former Trump officials have voiced strong criticism of the trade-court judges following their decision.

Appeals Court Decision

The appeals court's action provides the Trump administration with time to build a case for a longer stay while the appeals process continues. The plaintiffs, which include state attorneys general and several domestic businesses, have been given one week to respond to the administration's request.

Plaintiff's Response

Jeffrey Schwab, a lawyer representing the business plaintiffs, stated his confidence that the appeals court will ultimately reject the government's motion, emphasizing the significant harm that these tariffs are causing to their clients.

Initial Ruling

The initial trade court ruling had invalidated all of Trump's "reciprocal" tariffs, arguing that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act did not grant the president such broad authority.

White House Criticism

White House officials have criticized the trade-court judges, accusing them of bias and undermining the credibility of the United States on the world stage.