Washington Reels From Legal Ruling
A federal appeals court has struck at the heart of President Donald Trump’s trade war, ruling against his use of emergency powers to protect American workers with tariffs on foreign imports.
The 7-4 ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit declared that Trump’s tariffs were not valid under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA)—a decision celebrated by globalists but criticized by conservatives as another attack on U.S. sovereignty.
Media Cheer as Judges Side Against Trump
Left-wing outlets wasted no time in framing the ruling as a victory over Trump. CNN featured New York Times reporter Maggie Haberman, who called the decision a “big blow” to the administration’s trade agenda. She warned that, unless overturned, the U.S. could even be forced to refund foreign trading partners for tariffs already collected.
Haberman admitted the case is likely headed to the Supreme Court, where the final outcome could set the tone for America’s trade future.
Trump Fights Back: ‘Tariffs Keep America Strong’
President Trump responded forcefully late Friday in a Truth Social post, blasting the appeals court as “highly partisan” and warning that eliminating tariffs would devastate the country.
“If these tariffs ever went away, it would be a total disaster for America. We will not tolerate massive trade deficits and unfair barriers that crush our farmers, manufacturers, and workers.”
Trump emphasized that tariffs remain the best tool to defend U.S. jobs from predatory practices abroad, reminding Americans that without strong protections, the nation risks becoming “financially weak.”
The Stakes for American Workers
The ruling will not take effect until mid-October, giving Trump and his legal team time to appeal. Supporters say this case is about far more than legal technicalities—it’s about whether America will continue putting its workers first or bow to foreign pressure.
Trump’s America First trade policy has long been a cornerstone of his presidency, and conservatives argue that tariffs are essential to restoring American manufacturing, defending family farms, and reversing decades of bad trade deals.
As the fight heads toward the Supreme Court, one question remains: will America’s highest court stand with global elites—or with the farmers, workers, and small businesses who rely on Trump’s tariffs for survival?
