US federal court blocks Trump's 'Liberation Day' tariffs, saying he overstepped authority

A US federal court has struck down Donald Trump's proposed 'Liberation Day' tariffs, ruling that the president exceeded his authority by invoking emergency powers to impose sweeping import duties on the country's trading partners. The Trump administration soon after said it would appeal the court's decision.

May 29, 2025 - 22:02
US federal court blocks Trump's 'Liberation Day' tariffs, saying he overstepped authority
A US federal court has struck down Donald Trump's proposed 'Liberation Day' tariffs, ruling that the president exceeded his authority by invoking emergency powers to impose sweeping import duties on the country's trading partners. The Trump administration soon after said it would appeal the court's decision.