Former President Trump launched a furious attack on the U.S. Court of International Trade after it ruled Wednesday that his sweeping tariffs on multiple countries exceeded presidential authority. In a lengthy Truth Social post Thursday night, Trump called the decision “incredible” and harmful to “desperately needed” U.S. tariffs, despite the Federal Appeals Court temporarily staying the ruling pending further arguments.
The court found that the Constitution grants tariff-setting power to Congress, not the president, invalidating Trump’s signature “Liberation Day Tariffs.” While the appeals process offers temporary reprieve, the ruling deals a major blow to Trump’s trade agenda, potentially undermining his ability to revive the policies if re-elected. Legal experts note the case could redefine presidential trade powers for future administrations.
With deadlines set for June 5 (plaintiff arguments) and June 9 (administration response), the legal battle now becomes a critical test of executive authority versus congressional oversight on trade policy. The outcome may determine whether future presidents can wield tariffs as aggressively as Trump did – a cornerstone of his “America First” economic strategy.
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