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Appeals court scrutinizes Trump’s emergency tariffs as deadline looms

UNITED STATES, JUL 31 – An 11-judge panel questioned the legal basis of President Trump's emergency tariffs, noting that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act has never authorized tariffs before.

  • On August 3, 2025, an 11-judge panel of the U.S. Federal Circuit convened en banc to hear oral arguments in V.O.S. Selections, Inc. v. Trump, a case contesting tariffs implemented under IEEPA.
  • The case arose after five importers and twelve states filed lawsuits arguing that President Trump exceeded his authority under the 1977 International Emergency Economic Powers Act by imposing sweeping tariffs without congressional approval.
  • Judges questioned the administration's assertion that IEEPA provides the president with unrestricted authority over tariffs, highlighting that the law does not reference tariffs and requires a distinct national emergency to activate such powers.
  • The court highlighted that since 1934 Congress has largely delegated tariff authority but set limits under IEEPA, with Judge Timothy Dyk stating it is hard to believe Congress intended such broad executive power.
  • The court's ruling, expected to influence the administration's ability to maintain tariffs as a negotiating tool, could prompt legislative action or a Supreme Court appeal over presidential trade powers.
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