Courts Invalidate President’s IEEPA Tariffs, But Stays Keep Duties on Imports

The US Court of International Trade and the US District Court for the District of Columbia have invalidated President Donald Trump’s actions imposing tariffs pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act of 1977; however, because the orders have been temporarily stayed, the tariffs remain in effect for now. These developments could have wide-reaching implications for importers, pending final resolution.

The ongoing litigation challenges tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), which consist of 25% tariffs against Canada and Mexico, 20% tariffs against China, 10% global tariffs, and identified (though paused) reciprocal tariffs at varying rates (collectively, the IEEPA Tariffs).

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