The Trump administration is appealing a second federal court ruling that blocked President Donald Trump's 'Liberation Day' tariff plan, which uses the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose a 10% baseline tariff and reciprocal tariffs. Both the U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT) and a U.S. District Judge ruled against Trump's use of IEEPA, but the CIT ruling was immediately stayed. The administration argues the rulings undermine Trump's trade negotiation authority.
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️The Trump administration is appealing a second federal court ruling that blocked President Donald Trump's 'Liberation Day' tariff plan, which uses the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose a 10% baseline tariff and reciprocal tariffs. Both the U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT) and a U.S. District Judge ruled against Trump's use of IEEPA, but the CIT ruling was immediately stayed. The administration argues the rulings undermine Trump's trade negotiation authority.
Trending- 1 April 2: Trump announced 'Liberation Day' tariff plan.
- 2 Less than a week prior to article: U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT) panel struck down Trump's use of IEEPA; U.S. District Judge Rudolph Contreras also determined tariffs unlawful.
- 3 Same day as CIT ruling: CIT decision immediately stayed by U.S. Court of Appeals.
- 4 Monday (prior to article): Justice Department filed appeal in U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit.
- 5 Ongoing: Trump administration states it will take fight to Supreme Court if necessary.
- Ongoing legal battle over presidential tariff authority
- Potential disruption to trade negotiations
- Uncertainty for businesses
- Potential Supreme Court involvement
What: The Trump administration is appealing two federal court rulings that deemed President Trump's 'Liberation Day' tariffs unlawful under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA).
When: Appeal filed Monday (prior to June 2, 2025 publication); court challenges played out less than a week prior; Trump announced plan on April 2; 20 weeks since start of second White House term.
Where: United States (U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit, U.S. Court of International Trade in New York, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit in Washington).
Why: Courts ruled Trump's use of IEEPA for tariffs was unlawful; Trump administration argues the rulings undermine his trade negotiation leverage.
How: Through legal appeals in federal courts, challenging judicial decisions on the scope of presidential power under IEEPA.