President Donald Trump 's administration on Wednesday sought help from the Supreme Court following a legal blow to his sweeping global tariff plan.

Newsweek reached out to the White House via email for additional comment.

Why It Matters

A federal appeals court ruling previously found that a wide array of Trump's tariffs were illegally implemented by invoking the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.

The decision undercut a central element of Trump's unilateral trade strategy and could raise the prospect of refunds if the tariffs are ultimately struck down.

What To Know

According to the Associated Press, the administration argued in its appeal to the High Court: "That decision casts a pall of uncertainty upon ongoing foreign negotiations that the President has been pursuin

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