The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit has temporarily reinstated tariffs imposed by former President Donald Trump, despite a recent lower court ruling that declared them an overreach of presidential authority. The court ruled that plaintiffs challenging the tariffs must submit their arguments regarding the suspension by June 5. In response, the U.S. government has until June 9 to file its counterarguments. After reviewing both sides, the appeals court will decide whether to continue the suspension of the lower court’s ruling, reports Baltimore Chronicle with reference to court.
Previously, the U.S. Court of International Trade had determined that Trump had exceeded his executive powers by introducing wide-ranging trade duties, leading to a decision that temporarily blocked the tariffs. This ruling also prohibited the former president from applying new duties, enacted earlier in 2024, targeting imports from China, Mexico, and Canada under the pretext of combating the flow of fentanyl into the United States.
In contrast, the appellate court’s decision has nullified the earlier suspension, effectively reinstating Trump’s trade tariffs. Officials within the current U.S. administration have repeatedly stated their intention to maintain the previous tariff strategy, regardless of the lower federal court’s ruling.
Earlier we wrote that U.S. Federal Court overturns Trump’s import tariffs.