politics and government - In a landmark ruling that could reshape U.S. trade policy, a federal appeals court has declared that many of former President Donald Trump's signature tariffs were imposed illegally, dealing a signifi...
cant blow to his administration's trade agenda.
The U.S. Court of International Trade found that Trump overstepped his authority under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, which allows presidents to impose tariffs for national security reasons. The court determined that many of the tariffs, particularly those on steel and aluminum imports, did not meet the strict national security criteria required by law.
The ruling specifically challenges approximately $350 billion worth of tariffs imposed during Trump's presidency. These include the 25% tariffs on steel imports and 10% tariffs on aluminum imports from multiple countries, which were implemented in 2018. The decision could potentially lead to billions in refunds for affected companies.
The implications of this ruling are far-reaching, affecting multiple sectors of the U.S. economy. Industries particularly impacted include automotive manufacturing, construction, and consumer goods, which have been paying higher prices for raw materials under these tariffs.
The Biden administration now faces a critical decision on whether to appeal the ruling to the Supreme Court. The administration has maintained many of Trump's tariffs while reviewing trade policies, particularly regarding China.
The U.S. Court of International Trade found that Trump overstepped his authority under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, which allows presidents to impose tariffs for national security reasons. The court determined that many of the tariffs, particularly those on steel and aluminum imports, did not meet the strict national security criteria required by law.
The ruling specifically challenges approximately $350 billion worth of tariffs imposed during Trump's presidency. These include the 25% tariffs on steel imports and 10% tariffs on aluminum imports from multiple countries, which were implemented in 2018. The decision could potentially lead to billions in refunds for affected companies.
The implications of this ruling are far-reaching, affecting multiple sectors of the U.S. economy. Industries particularly impacted include automotive manufacturing, construction, and consumer goods, which have been paying higher prices for raw materials under these tariffs.
The Biden administration now faces a critical decision on whether to appeal the ruling to the Supreme Court. The administration has maintained many of Trump's tariffs while reviewing trade policies, particularly regarding China.