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Court Hears Legal Challenge to Trump’s Sweeping Tariffs

Twelve states argue that President Trump misused emergency powers to impose broad import tariffs, with a ruling expected soon.

U.S. President Donald Trump holds a chart next to U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick as Trump delivers remarks on tariffs in the Rose Garden at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., April 2, 2025. REUTERS/Carlos Barria/File Photo
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U.S. President Donald Trump in the Oval Office of the White House on May 21. Trump has claimed broad authority to impose tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, or IEEPA.
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Overview

  • A coalition of 12 states presented arguments to the U.S. Court of International Trade, challenging President Trump's use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to justify import tariffs.
  • The states claim the U.S. trade deficit does not meet IEEPA’s criteria for an 'unusual and extraordinary' threat and argue that the president exceeded his authority by bypassing Congress.
  • The Trump administration defends the tariffs as necessary to address trade imbalances and asserts that only Congress, not states or courts, can challenge the president's emergency declaration.
  • The tariffs, including a 10% baseline on all imports and higher rates for certain countries, have sparked economic uncertainty and prompted at least seven legal challenges.
  • A decision from the trade court is anticipated in the coming weeks, with potential appeals expected to reach the Supreme Court.