Court struck down Trump's broad tariffs

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A federal appeals court ruled President Trump exceeded his authority by declaring national emergencies to impose sweeping import taxes on most countries. The ruling largely upheld a lower court decision, but allowed the administration time to appeal to the Supreme Court. Trump had claimed broad power to bypass Congress and impose tariffs. The decision impacts tariffs imposed on nearly all U.S. trading partners, though other tariffs, like those on steel and aluminum, are not affected. Trump vowed to appeal.


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