What the Court Ruled
A U.S. federal court blocked most of the tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump.
The court said Trump overstepped his powers under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA).
Judges ruled that the law does not allow unlimited tariffs on goods from nearly every country.
Why It Matters
It’s a major setback to Trump’s trade strategy, which used tariffs to pressure other countries.
Many businesses and state governments challenged the tariffs, saying they violated Congress’s control over spending and trade.
The court said giving the President such broad powers would be unconstitutional.
Reactions to the Ruling
The White House called the ruling “blatantly wrong” and said it would appeal.
Trump officials claimed the court was overstepping and politicizing the issue.
Some global leaders, including from China and Canada, welcomed the ruling and called for the U.S. to cancel all tariffs.
What Happens Next
The ruling halts most tariffs, but tariffs on auto, steel, and aluminium remain.
Trump’s team has 10 days to follow court orders unless they win the appeal.
Despite the setback, trade talks are still ongoing, and the U.S. government says other trade deals are close to completion.
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