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Federal Court Declares Trump's Tariffs Unconstitutional, Sparks Appeal

6/1/2025

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In a landmark ruling, a U.S. federal court declared President Trump's global tariffs unconstitutional, asserting that only Congress holds the power to regulate commerce. This decision, which questions Trump's reliance on the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, has sparked an appeal and could dramatically alter trade relations and influence global markets.

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In a landmark ruling, a U.S. federal court declared President Trump's global tariffs unconstitutional, asserting that only Congress holds the power to regulate commerce. This decision, which questions Trump's reliance on the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, has sparked an appeal and could dramatically alter trade relations and influence global markets.