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Are the Trump tariffs illegal?

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Multiple U.S. appeals courts have ruled that most of Trump's tariffs were imposed illegally, as the president lacked the authority to enact them under emergency powers. The rulings state that the power to impose tariffs resides with Congress. However, the tariffs remain in effect pending a likely Supreme Court review.

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Chicago mayor pushes back on Trump's immigration crackdown
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CBS News
3 days ago
Chicago mayor pushes back on Trump's immigration crackdown

A federal appeals court ruled the president's use of emergency powers to impose worldwide tariffs illegal, stating he overstepped his authority.

U.S. appeals court rules against Trump tariffs, but measures remain
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CBC News
3 days ago
U.S. appeals court rules against Trump tariffs, but measures remain

The court ruled that a significant number of Trump tariffs, especially those affecting Canada, were not within presidential authority and should be decided by Congress.

Most Trump tariffs are not legal, U.S. appeals court rules
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Reuters
4 days ago
Most Trump tariffs are not legal, U.S. appeals court rules

A divided U.S. appeals court determined that most of Trump's tariffs are illegal, challenging his use of tariffs as a policy tool.

U.S. appeals court rules Trump's tariffs illegal under federal law
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France 24
4 days ago
U.S. appeals court rules Trump's tariffs illegal under federal law

A federal appeals court ruled that the president had no legal right to impose tariffs using emergency powers, as the Constitution grants Congress the power to impose taxes and tariffs.

Appeals court rules most of Pres. Trump's tariffs are not legal
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CNBC
4 days ago
Appeals court rules most of Pres. Trump's tariffs are not legal

The appeals court upheld a previous ruling that most tariffs imposed by Trump under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act are not legal.

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