Constant Uncertainty
A U.S. court ruling has declared Donald Trump’s tariffs… ILLEGAL!
THE DECISION
On Friday, the U.S. Court of Appeals ruled that President Donald Trump exceeded the limits of his authority when he decided to impose a series of tariffs on trade with third countries. These tariffs, known as “reciprocal tariffs,” were found ILLEGAL by the federal court in a 7–4 decision.
The reason?
Trump invoked a 1977 law, the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, to declare a kind of trade “emergency” and unilaterally change U.S. trade policy.
But the court held that this law does not grant him such powers. In simple terms, it said: “You cannot declare a trade war on a fast-track basis without going through Congress.”
However, even though the tariffs were deemed illegal, the court allowed them to remain in effect temporarily, giving the government until October 14 to appeal to the Supreme Court. So until then, nothing changes — but the outcome is still wide open.
TRUMP’S REACTION
Of course, Trump didn’t delay his response. True to his style, he posted on social media, declaring: “If these tariffs are removed, it will be a disaster for the country. They will make us economically weak! The tariffs will stay and will be used to make America rich, strong, and powerful again!”
He also officially announced that he would take the case to the Supreme Court, with the support of Attorney General Pam Bondi.
Moreover, he stressed that he views this ruling as a threat to U.S. national security — something that, if accepted by the Supreme Court, could change the framework for presidential powers over economic issues and set a potentially dangerous precedent.
WHAT IT MEANS
And now you may ask, What does this really mean? Well, the issue is not just legal — it’s political and deeply economic. Because if the U.S. changes course on international trade, the ripple effects touch:
product prices,
inflation,
corporate profits,
supply chains,
investor confidence,
and, of course… the markets.
In short, there’s a LOT of noise around this matter. And we still don’t know where things will settle. We’re talking about developments that could shape the global economy for years. Investors are watching closely, companies are waiting for clarity, and Wall Street is trying to decode the consequences.
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That short window until Oct 14 keeps everyone frozen, because pricing and hedges often roll month to month. The key shift is the court saying IEEPA isn’t a shortcut for trade moves, which could limit any future White House playbook. Markets hate suspense more than horror movies, so I’d expect choppy moves around each filing and leak. Are you leaning toward a simple hedge like stronger dollar and staples, or do you see a smarter way to sit through this?
The last 7 months are the same there is tariffs one day and in the next they are deemed illegal then another court finds the legal then a higher court illegal 😂 I also find it hard the the Supreme Court that is controlled by him to rule against a republican government.
Yeah, the whiplash is real. But the Supreme Court will focus on whether the IEEPA actually lets a president do this, not who picked the justices. The pause to Oct 14 just holds the line while they decide if they’ll take it. If they do, expect a tight, technical call that could go either way.
This is huge! Even though I’m not in the U.S., it’s hard not to pay attention because rulings like this affect global trade and by extension, so many economies. I’m curious to see how the Supreme Court will handle it. The outcome could really reshape not just U.S. trade policy, but also how much power presidents have in economic matters going forward.
Yes the ruling will be crucial but I kind of know the outcome!
What do you think the bigger impact will be? on trade itself or on presidential powers going forward?
The trade will become harder , countries will start searching other deals with other countries and I believe the US will have high inflation, low trust from allies and their exports will fall even more ! Nothing good comes from issuing tariffs to everyone
Exactly. tariffs don’t exist in a vacuum, and the global market always adapts. Once allies feel cornered, they’ll diversify their trade partners, which weakens U.S. leverage even further. In the long run, it’s like shooting yourself in the foot.
And in the meantime, 3rd world countries, are suffering deep damages due to the tariffs. Countries like South Africa are facing severe losses due to 30% tariffs.
Like always smaller countries have the most losses
So true, and it causes a great deal of suffering.
!BEER
We need to start mass deporting Judges.
The citizens pays for the tariff, I believe it's time the tariff should be removed
Let’s hope they stop it !
Mr. Trump would have make a good lawyer himself. I am just considering his response to the current ruling. Nevertheless, I feel the statements that 'it will make America rich' seems a little harsh when considering it seems that US are more concerned on its growth even if it warrants exploitation.
His whole career is based on suing other people he is a master of that game !
Good.
Watching this dipshit run a country like it was one of his businesses desperately looking for a grift so it doesn't go bankrupt is stressful. Corporations fire people left and right to please the board of directors, save their own jobs, and squeeze profits into shareholder pockets. Seeing this asshole fire citizens and declare war on half the country to split it apart is what is making USA economically weak. Declaring economic war on trade allies and supply chains is what is making USA economically weak. Ruling the country from social media and demonstrating to the world how flawed the system is that this can even happen is making USA economically weak.
Such and orange shit show. I feel sorry for the people who actually know the results of tariffs having to stomach the permanent damage to their reputation on the world stage and the waves of negative results that will bring.
You are so right in every word !
Trump seems not to care anymore for the law since he took the Office and the US democracy gets weaker and weaker. I don't say that change is bad, but laws should be tackled first and decisions should be taken accordingly to clear procedures. Not just with some blogger press around and for the show.
The show is mainly because he wants to distract the public from the actual changes he is doing to consolidate his influence