Washington: US President Donald Trump has got temporary permission from the court to continue levying tariffs under emergency powers. On Wednesday, the Manhattan-based International Trade Court gave a setback to Trump and banned his decision to impose tariffs, calling it illegal. The court had said that Trump had exceeded his authority by imposing extensive tariffs on foreign imports. A day after this, the US Federal Appeals Court has given relief to Donald Trump and stayed the order of the trade court. This allows the Trump administration to continue levying tariffs.
The US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, while hearing the appeal against the trade court's decision on behalf of the White House, allowed the tariffs of April 2 to remain in force. The court said in its order that the request for an immediate administrative stay is accepted. This will be applicable until the court considers it further.
What is the whole matter
The US Trade Court, formed for international trade matters, said in its decision on Wednesday that emergency powers do not give President Donald Trump the right to impose tariffs on every country. The US Constitution has given Parliament powers for trade with other countries and these cannot be ignored.
The Trump administration immediately appealed to the Federal Court against this decision of the Trade Court. In its appeal, the Trump administration argued that the trade court's decision has put the trade talks going on for months in danger. Also, this decision is also an interference of the court in the government's foreign and economic policy. In such a situation, the court should stay this decision.
What did the Federal Court say
The US Federal Appeals Court, while hearing the Trump administration's appeal, has temporarily stayed the order of the Manhattan-based International Trade Court. According to the interim order of the Federal Appeals Court, the Trump administration can continue to collect import tax (tariff) till the hearing is on. The court has given June 5 as the date for the next hearing of this case.
