Trump vs. Court: Tariffs remain for now despite illegal decision

Trump vs. Court: Tariffs remain for now despite illegal decision

A landmark ruling by a US appeals court has declared most of President Trump's tariffs unlawful. According to the information from NDR The ruling primarily concerns tariffs that have been levied on goods from China, Canada and Mexico since April. An important detail is that tariffs on steel and aluminum imports are not affected.

The court ruled that Trump exceeded his authority with these tariffs. These were originally imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) of 1977, which allows the president to respond to “unusual and extraordinary” threats. However, this act does not include the collection of customs duties, which gave the court reason for its decisive judgment. The tariffs will remain in place until mid-October to allow time for a possible appeal to the Supreme Court.

Reactions from Washington

Trump has already expressed anger over the decision and described the court as biased. According to that Daily Mirror He announced that he would go to the Supreme Court to save the tariffs, which he sees as necessary to combat trade deficits with other countries.

The court also noted that it was highly unlikely that Congress intended to grant the president unlimited tariff authority. The legal dispute over tariffs is not over yet, as eight lawsuits against Trump's tariff policy are already pending.

Trade conflicts and their effects

The developments surrounding tariffs also have an impact on the German economy. The Federal Government According to the report, tariffs and trade barriers are putting a strain on export-oriented companies. Chancellor Merz has emphasized that reaching an agreement and avoiding trade conflicts is of utmost importance, especially for the automotive industry, which was severely affected by the tariffs.

An important step is the reduction of tariffs from 27.5 percent to 15 percent, which offers planning security for the automotive industry. Thanks to the rapid reduction in tariffs, companies can now look to the future with a better feeling.

Summary of the current situation

While the tariffs continue to cause excitement on the international stage, there is also other current news in the world: the Russian military is attacking Ukraine with over 100 combat drones, and the US government has imposed visa sanctions on Palestinian President Abbas. Volkswagen is also facing slave labor judgments in Brazil from the 1970s and 1980s.

As far as the weather is concerned, we are expecting a changeable day in northern Germany with temperatures between 20 and 24 degrees, while future days may also bring thunderstorms. Let's hope for a sunny end to the summer!