Accelerated Review of Trump's Tariff Challenge by Appeals Court

A recent publication by the Associated Press reveals that a federal appeals court has decided to uphold President Donald Trump’s tariffs for the time being. The court will begin hearing arguments regarding a legal challenge to these tariffs on July 31.

This ruling, issued by the U.S.Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit on June 10, did not clarify its reasoning for supporting the Trump governance’s stance. Earlier, on May 28, a three-judge panel from the U.S. Court of International Trade had ordered an immediate stop to Trump’s blanket 10% tariffs and specific levies against China, which were enacted under emergency powers granted by the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) of 1977. Though, just one day later, this federal appeals court allowed those tariffs to remain in effect while legal proceedings continue and later extended that decision.

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The latest order from the appeals court emphasizes urgency in addressing what it calls “issues of remarkable importance.” The ongoing challenge against Trump’s tariffs is spearheaded by a coalition of state attorneys general who argue that IEEPA does not provide sufficient authority for such broad tariff implementation under emergency conditions.

Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield expressed relief at the expedited nature of this case in a statement released on June 11: “We’re pleased that the court acknowledges how critical this matter is and is moving it forward swiftly. These tariffs are unlawful — and they’re causing harm.”

In response to this ruling, Trump took to his Truth Social platform to celebrate what he termed a “important victory for America.” A spokesperson from the White House echoed his sentiments, describing it as a “positive advancement” while asserting that their administration is operating within constitutional boundaries as defined by Congress.