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Federal Court Blocks Trump’s Tariff Orders Amid Ongoing Trade Tensions
A federal judge in Washington, D.C., ruled in favor of a Chicago-area toy company on Thursday by blocking five executive orders issued by President Donald Trump that imposed tariffs on imports from China. This decision marks a significant moment in ongoing trade negotiations and the legal authority surrounding tariffs.
U.S. District Judge Rudolph Contreras asserted that the International Economic Emergency Economic Powers Act, commonly referred to as IEEPA, does not grant Trump the authority to enforce such tariffs through his executive orders. The judge’s ruling comes after a motion for a preliminary injunction was filed by the toy company, Learning Resources, Inc.
This injunction will be stayed for 14 days, giving the administration a window to appeal the decision if they choose to do so. The implications of this legal battle reach far beyond just one company, suggesting a broader discussion on the limits of executive power in trade matters.
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