Federal Court Rules Trump’s Tariffs Illegal, Adding to Trade War Uncertainty
A federal appeals court has declared most of President Trump's tariffs unlawful, injecting fresh chaos into an eight-month trade war. The ruling invalidates emergency tariffs imposed under a 1977 law, with the case likely heading to the Supreme Court.
Businesses face prolonged uncertainty as legal challenges dismantle the administration's trade strategy. The court found TRUMP overstepped presidential authority by invoking national emergency powers for tariffs—a move experts say could weigh on the economy through 2026.