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Trump's tariff push overstepped presidential powers, appeals court says (www.nbcnews.com)
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A panel of 11 judges ruled 7-4 that the president’s tariffs were illegal but said they could stay in place as the case proceeds.

A federal appeals court said Friday that President Donald Trump had misused his authority when he imposed tariffs under an emergency-powers statute, ruling that only Congress has the power to apply such sweeping measures.

However, the judges said the tariffs can stay in place as the case proceeds.

“The core Congressional power to impose taxes such as tariffs is vested exclusively in the legislative branch by the Constitution,” a ruling signed by seven judges with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit said.

“Tariffs are a core Congressional power,” it said.

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[–] ozymandias@lemmy.dbzer0.com 18 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

“However, the judges said the tariffs can stay in place as the case proceeds.”
so nothing will happen, the supreme court will overturn it….
at least it’s been officially acknowledged that it’s illegal.

[–] Steve@startrek.website 8 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

So its been officially acknowledged as illegal, but they still make me pay.

[–] ozymandias@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 points 2 weeks ago

it’s not much, but it’s honest