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President Trump has urgently appealed to the US Supreme Court to overturn a lower court decision that found his sweeping tariffs illegal. The appeal comes after a federal circuit court ruled 7-4 that Trump overstepped his authority by implementing tariffs through an emergency powers act. US businesses have already paid over $210 billion under these tariffs that courts have declared unlawful. The Trump administration argues that delaying a ruling could create massive disruption if billions in tariffs eventually need to be refunded.

Key Points: Trump Appeals Supreme Court to Save Tariffs Ruled Illegal

  • Federal appeals court ruled 7-4 that Trump overstepped authority on tariffs
  • US businesses have paid over $210 billion for tariffs deemed illegal
  • Trump administration warns unwinding tariffs could cause major disruption
  • Tariffs were imposed using emergency economic powers act
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Trump appeals US Supreme Court to rule on legality of tariffs

Trump asks US Supreme Court to overturn ruling that declared his sweeping tariffs illegal, as businesses have paid over $210 billion under the disputed policy.

"The stakes in this case could not be higher - Solicitor General John Sauer"

New York, Sep 5

US President Donald Trump has asked the US Supreme Court to swiftly overturn a lower court decision that found many of his sweeping tariffs illegal.

The petition comes after the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit on Friday ruled in a 7-4 vote that Trump overstepped his authority when he implemented the tariffs on nearly all trading partners through an emergency economic powers act, saying his action did not fall within the president's mandate and that imposing tariffs was "a core Congressional power."

Earlier in May, the New York-based Court of International Trade declared the tariffs were unlawful, Xinhua news agency reported.

Filings by the Trump administration say that "delaying a ruling until Jun. 2026 could result in a scenario in which 750 billion to one trillion dollars in tariffs have already been collected, and unwinding them could cause significant disruption."

"The stakes in this case could not be higher," Solicitor General John Sauer said in Wednesday night's filing.

US businesses have paid over 210 billion dollars as of August 24 to cover the tariffs deemed illegal by US courts. If the Supreme Court upholds the decision, the US Treasury could have to "give back" tariff revenue collected, local media reported.

Trump used the International Emergency Economic Powers Act to impose steep levies on trading partners, declaring a national emergency in April and arguing that a trade imbalance had harmed domestic manufacturing and posed a threat to national security.

The appeals court nevertheless paused its ruling from taking effect until October 14, giving Trump time to appeal to the Supreme Court.

- IANS

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Priya S
$210 billion already paid by businesses! 😳 This shows how much damage arbitrary tariffs can cause. Hope Indian policymakers are watching this case - we need to protect our exporters from such unpredictable trade policies.
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Michael C
As someone working in international trade, this case sets an important precedent. Presidents shouldn't have unlimited power to impose tariffs without proper congressional approval. The separation of powers matters!
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Anjali F
While I understand the need to protect domestic industries, bypassing proper constitutional processes sets a dangerous precedent. Hope the Supreme Court upholds the lower court's decision 🙏
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Suresh O
The timing is crucial! If the Supreme Court takes until 2026, it will create massive uncertainty for global trade. Many Indian businesses are still dealing with the aftermath of Trump's earlier tariff policies.
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Jessica F
Respectfully, I think the courts are overstepping here. The president needs flexibility to respond to economic emergencies. Trade imbalances can indeed threaten national security, and quick action is sometimes necessary.

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