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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Lindsay Whitehurst

Federal trade court blocks Trump from imposing sweeping tariffs under emergency powers law

A federal trade court on Wednesday blocked President Donald Trump from imposing sweeping tariffs on imports under an emergency-powers law.

The ruling from a three-judge panel came after several lawsuits arguing Trump has exceeded his authority, left U.S. trade policy dependent on his whims and unleashed economic chaos.

At least seven lawsuits are challenging the levies, the centerpiece of Trump’s trade policy.

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