Scope: Federal
Branch: Judicial
Severity: Green
Date occurred: May 28, 2025
Phase: Apr-Jun 2025 – Courts Push Back
On May 28, 2025, the Court of International Trade unanimously ruled Trump's worldwide and reciprocal tariffs exceeded IEEPA's authority and permanently enjoined them. The Federal Circuit affirmed the merits ruling in August, though tariffs stayed in effect pending appeal, which the Supreme Court ultimately agreed with in February 2026.
Sources
- Time
- Foley Hoag
- Holland and Knight