DONALD Trump’s sweeping global tariffs have been declared illegal by the Appeals Court.
In a striking blow to the US President’s trade policy, the court ruled he had no legal right to impose sweeping tariffs and wasn’t legally allowed to declare national emergencies.
The President’s levies will be allowed to remain, the court said, adding that the ruling wouldn’t come into play until 14 October.
The court said US law “bestows significant authority on the president to undertake a number of actions in response to a declared national emergency,
“But none of these actions explicitly include the power to impose tariffs, duties, or the like, or the power to tax”.
It comes just months after Trump had his global tariffs reinstated by a federal appeals court following a temporary block.
A US federal court in New York blocked most of the import taxes from going into effect, ruling that the president had overstepped his authority.
Trump started a global trade war with nearly every country by instituting a minimum 10 per tariff on their exports into the US.
He also slapped a 25 per cent tariff on Mexico and Canada, saying he needed to levies to stop the flow of illegal immigrants and the horror drug Fentanyl.
This latest court orde spells an end to Trump’s international trade war and bars his most sweeping tariffs, effectively erasing most of the trade restrictions he has announced since taking office.
Posting on his Truth Social platform, Trump said the ruling will be a “total disaster” for America and will result in a “financially weak” country.
He said: “ALL TARIFFS ARE STILL IN EFFECT! Today a Highly Partisan Appeals Court incorrectly said that our Tariffs should be removed, but they know the United States of America will win in the end.
“If these Tariffs ever went away, it would be a total disaster for the Country. It would make us financially weak, and we have to be strong.
“The U.S.A. will no longer tolerate enormous Trade Deficits and unfair Tariffs and Non Tariff Trade Barriers imposed by other Countries, friend or foe, that undermine our Manufacturers, Farmers, and everyone else.
“If allowed to stand, this Decision would literally destroy the United States of America. At the start of this Labor Day weekend, we should all remember that TARIFFS are the best tool to help our Workers, and support Companies that produce great MADE IN AMERICA products.
“For many years, Tariffs were allowed to be used against us by our uncaring and unwise Politicians. Now, with the help of the United States Supreme Court, we will use them to the benefit of our Nation, and Make America Rich, Strong, and Powerful Again! Thank you for your attention to this matter.”
