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A three-judge panel from the U.S. Court of International Trade has ruled that former President Donald Trump exceeded his authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) by imposing sweeping tariffs. These tariffs included a universal 10% duty on imports and higher, country-specific rates targeting nations such as Canada, Mexico, and China, purportedly in response to issues like trade imbalances and the fentanyl crisis.

The court determined that the IEEPA does not grant the president unrestricted power to levy tariffs without a direct connection to a declared national emergency. As a result, the tariffs have been vacated, and their enforcement halted. This decision effectively ends the collection of these specific tariffs by U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and previously collected duties may be subject to refunds, pending further guidance.

The White House has filed an appeal with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, and the case may ultimately reach the Supreme Court. It's important to note that this ruling does not affect tariffs imposed under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act, which covers industries like steel, aluminum, and automobiles.