Trump Tariffs: What Happens After the Appeals Court Ruling

A U.S. federal appeals court has blocked Donald Trump concerning the imposition of tariffs, ruling that he overstepped his authority when he declared a state of emergency to justify sweeping tariffs on imports.

The decision largely upheld a previous ruling by a New York court, but rejected part of it, giving the Trump administration time to appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court.

The court's decision focuses on tariffs imposed by Trump in April on U.S. trading partners, as well as tariffs on China, Mexico, and Canada.

Trump justified the tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act of 1977, declaring U.S. trade deficits a 'national emergency'.

The court ruled that Congress did not intend to give the President unlimited power to impose tariffs.

Trump has the option to appeal to the Supreme Court and also has alternative laws for imposing import taxes.

Revenue from tariffs amounted to $159 billion by July.