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Tom Pritchard

Trump's tariffs just blocked by major court ruling — here's what it means for you

President Trump signing an executive order.

Those of you who were concerned about tariffs affecting the cost of your electronics may be in luck. A 3-judge panel at the Court of International Trade in New York has ruled that President Donald Trump exceeded his authority by imposing severe tariffs on imports, effectively declaring them illegal.

Congress usually approves tariffs, but Trump has previously declared that the U.S. trade deficit constituted a national emergency, which would give him the power to apply those tariffs on countries around the world.

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