A federal appeals court ruled that many of President Donald Trump’s tariffs, imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) of 1977, were illegal due to their ”unbounded scope, amount, and duration.” The ruling, a significant challenge to Trump’s trade agenda, affects tariffs central to trade agreements with countries like Britain, Japan, and Indonesia. The court delayed implementation until October 14, 2025, allowing the administration time to appeal to the Supreme Court, keeping the tariffs in place for now. U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer described the ruling as a “hiccup” and expressed confidence in the tariffs’ legality, noting ongoing trade negotiations. The decision followed the collection of $22 billion in tariff payments on August 29, with a monthly total of nearly $30 billion, surpassing July’s record. The administration continues to defend its trade policies, emphasizing economic and national security priorities.
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