Trump tariffs reinstated by appeals court for now

A federal appeals court has granted a temporary pause to a lower-court ruling that invalidated most of President Donald Trump’s tariffs. The Trump administration had requested emergency relief from the Supreme Court if the ruling was not put on hold. The pause allows the administration time to argue that the trade court’s decision should be stopped during the appeals process. Despite the setback, Trump officials are confident they have other options for imposing tariffs. The ruling has impacted Trump’s trade agenda and weakened the administration’s position in ongoing negotiations. Trump criticized the decision on social media, calling it a threat to presidential power. The court invalidated Trump’s reciprocal tariffs and ruled that the law invoked does not give presidents unlimited authority. The administration has 10 days to make necessary changes as per the court’s ruling. Both sides are prepared for the case to potentially reach the Supreme Court.