Appeals court temporarily reinstates Trump tariffs
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These sweeping tariffs represent an unconstitutional power grab that bypasses Congress' exclusive authority to regulate international commerce. The president's actions have triggered retaliatory measures, driven up prices on essential goods, and imposed unfair burdens on American families and businesses. Trade deficits that have existed for 49 years cannot qualify as an unusual and extraordinary threat under emergency powers law.
There's a 9% chance that the U.S. Congress will pass a bill implementing Trump's tariff policies in 2025, according to the Metaculus prediction community.