US Court gives major blow to Donald Trump, rules tariffs llegal; Trump vows to challenge in Supreme Court

US President Donald Trump will challenge a federal court’s decision that declared his signature tariff policy illegal. He claims the “partisan” ruling threatens national economic security.

New Delhi: US President Donald Trump has reacted sharply to a court decision that declared most of his tariff (import duty) policy illegal. Trump made it clear that he would challenge the decision in the US Supreme Court and is determined to maintain his policy.

Trump's firm position and warning

Through social media, Trump claimed that all tariffs are still in place. He described the court as "partisan" and said that ultimately America will win. He also warned that if the tariffs are removed, it will cause huge economic damage to the country and will prove to be a "complete disaster."

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According to Trump, tariffs are a powerful weapon to promote American workers and local products.

Court's reasoning and decision

A federal appeals court in Washington D.C. said in its decision that Trump misused emergency powers, violating the rights of the president. According to the court, the law allows the president to take certain actions in an emergency but does not include the right to impose tariffs.

The decision has led to the cancellation of some tariffs imposed in April and February, although duties on steel and aluminum remain.

Legal dispute and historical aspects

Trump justified his tariff policy under the 1977 International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), which is usually used to impose economic sanctions in an emergency. He was the first president to impose tariffs using this law.

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The court held that Congress had never given the president the power to impose unlimited tariffs. The case came after hearing a petition from 12 Democratic states and some businesses, who argued that only Congress has the right to impose tariffs.

Thus, the case has become an important example of the separation of powers between the executive and the judiciary in American politics. Trump intends to appeal to the Supreme Court, which could prolong the dispute even further. The decision could have long-term implications for the US economy and international trade.