Trump's illegal tariffs: court ruling shakes US trade strategy!

Trump's illegal tariffs: court ruling shakes US trade strategy!

New York, USA - A US trade court decided on May 29, 2025 that President Donald Trump's global counter tariffs are illegal. This judgment could have far -reaching effects on Trump's trade policy. The court found that Trump exceeded in his authority when he introduced the import tariffs last month. It was decided that the power of such tariffs lies at the congress and not at the discretion of the president. This decision also affects previous tariffs that were imposed against Canada, Mexico and China in connection with various security issues. The commercial court issued a permanent injunction against the tariffs that have been imposed since January.

The President had referred to an emergency law in April during his "Liberation Day" announcement in April. However, the court argued that the United States has had a trade deficit of over $ 1.2 trillion for 49 years and that this is not a national emergency. It is also worth noting that the flat -rate customs of 10 percent, which was introduced to all imports on April 9, as well as the additional tariffs to countries with considerable trade deficits are affected.

reactions to the judgment

The Trump administration has already appealed against the judgment and questions the authority of the court. A spokesman for the White House described the trade deficits as a national emergency, and the government now has 10 days to abolish the tariffs in question. Financial markets reacted positively to the judgment; the value of the US dollar rose. This decision may also have an impact on the recently achieved trade agreement with the United Kingdom.

The judgment is attended carefully in Europe, since the effects on transatlantic relationships are of great interest. After Trump's re-election in November 2024, debates about the customs threats of the Trump government took place in the European Parliament. Leading EU MPs urged to maintain transatlantic cooperation. Adam Szłapka, Polish Minister of European Affairs, emphasized the importance of an open, regular and fair international trade.

effects on the international trade landscape

Maroš Šefčovič, a member of the European Commission, criticized the US tariffs as harmful to companies and consumers and warned of the possible consequences. Bernd Lange, Chairman of the Committee on International Trade, pointed out the possibility of counter-tariffs if the US government is not cooperative. In a week in which the focus is on transatlantic relationships, MPs and representatives of the council discuss strategies to strengthen the trade between the USA and Europe and to avert future trade conflicts.