Appeals Court Says U.S. Government Can Keep Collecting 10% Tariffs for Now
The court said the administration could face irreparable harm if the 10% duties stayed blocked while the legality of the tariffs is reviewed.
- On Thursday, the Federal Circuit ruled the United States government can continue collecting the 10% worldwide tariff imposed in February while legal challenges proceed, granting President Donald Trump a procedural win.
- These tariffs, invoked under Section 122 of the Trade Act, address balance-of-payments deficits and are set to expire July 24, allowing the president to impose up to 15% tariffs for 150 days before Congress approval is required.
- Previously, the Court of International Trade ruled 2-1 that the administration exceeded its authority, declaring the tariffs "unauthorized by law" in a case brought by a coalition of more than 20 states led by Oregon, along with small businesses including Burlap and Barrel and Basic Fun.
- Importers may pass these higher costs on to consumers, affecting prices for certain imported products in the short term, while the Court acknowledged that businesses face operational strain including "lost profits" and "constraints on growth."
- Litigation continues as the appeals court considers whether the tariffs were lawfully imposed, with the case potentially headed to the Supreme Court, though the current ruling does not predetermine the final result.
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Federal Appeals Court Issues Ruling on President Trump's Backup Tariff Plan
A federal appeals court has approved of President Trump’s backup tariff plan — at least, for now. On Thursday, the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit extended a block on a lower court ruling striking down the tariffs. This means that President Trump can keep collecting 10% global tariffs under Section 122 temporarily as the further litigation continues. Here are the details: The Federal Circuit issued an order allowing President Trump’s t…
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Independent EspañolThe U.S. government can continue to raise the 10 percent global tariff it imposed in February while challenging those charges in court, a federal court ruled Thursday.
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