Trump and White House vow new tactics after court blocks tariffs

A federal appeals court has temporarily paused a lower court ruling that invalidated most of President Donald Trump9s tariffs, allowing the administration to continue collecting import fees for now.

The three-judge trade court panel had struck down Trump9s reciprocal tariffs, ruling that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act does not grant the president unlimited authority to impose such duties.

"This decision is being hailed all over the World by every Country, other than the United States of America," Trump wrote, calling the ruling the harshest financial ruling ever leveled on us as a Sovereign Nation.

White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt criticized the judicial intervention, saying America cannot function when trade negotiations are railroaded by activist judges.

Despite the setback, Trump officials remain defiant. Trade advisor Peter Navarro said, "Even if we lose, we will do it another way." The administration is prepared to appeal to the Supreme Court and explore alternative presidential powers to enforce tariffs.

The legal uncertainty has affected markets globally. After initial gains following the lower court ruling, stock indexes in Tokyo, Hong Kong, mainland China, and South Korea fell, while U.S. futures for the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq also declined.

"The pause gives the appeals court time to consider the case, and the Trump administration must file its briefings by June 9," signaling a prolonged legal battle ahead.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is scheduled to meet with a high-level Japanese delegation, indicating ongoing diplomatic efforts amid the trade tensions.

The dispute highlights the clash between executive trade policy ambitions and judicial checks, with significant implications for U.S. presidential authority and global markets.

After a federal court blocked most of President Trump's tariffs, an appeals court temporarily paused that ruling, allowing tariffs to remain for now. The White House vows new tactics, including possible Supreme Court appeals and alternative presidential powers, amid market volatility and political backlash.