Legal Showdown Over 50% Tariffs: What India, Global Exporters—and the US Supreme Court—Are Watching Closely
Tariffs Still in Place—For Now
A U.S. federal appeals court delivered a major legal blow to Donald Trump’s sweeping tariff strategy, ruling that his use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose steep duties—including a jaw-dropping 50% levy on Indian imports—overstepped presidential authority. But there’s a twist: the tariffs remain active until at least mid‑October as the case heads to the US Supreme Court.
What the Court Said—and What Comes Next
In a 7–4 decision, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit found that IEEPA authorizes emergency economic action—but not the power to levy tariffs, a core function belonging to Congress. The court emphasized that statutes like IEEPA don’t mention “tariffs,” “taxes,” or “duties,” meaning Donald Trump stretched his executive reach too far.
But before any relief arrives, trump news today includes a heads-up: the administration has until around October 14 to press its case with the Supreme Court, keeping those tariffs alive for now.
Global Exporters See Hope
Export businesses from Asia to Latin America breathed a sigh of relief. They now have a glimpse of possible “restored fairness” in U.S. trade. Yet for India—hit hard by a brutal 50% tariff on exports like textiles, jewelry, and engineering goods—it’s a double-edged sword. The ruling could turn into a lifeline… or a warning.
Trump Strikes Back—All Tariffs Still On
True to form, Donald Trump fired back on Truth Social: “ALL TARIFFS ARE STILL IN EFFECT!” He called the ruling “total disaster for the country,” insisted tariffs are essential for protecting American workers, and vowed to fight on to **Make America Rich, Strong, and Powerful Again”.
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India’s Exporters in the Crosshairs
While Brazil threw fast financial support behind its exporters—launching a $5.6 billion buffer, boosting rebates, and even redirecting beef exports—India, by contrast, has yet to roll out a strong response. That’s left its exporters feeling squeezed by sudden cost hikes and fading competitiveness.
The think tank Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) has issued a wake-up call: New Delhi needs an action plan—fast. Their proposed “10-point plan” suggests reviving schemes like the Market Access Initiative and Interest Equalisation, launching pending digital export platforms, reforming customs procedures, and ramping up promotional budgets.
What’s at Stake in the Supreme Court
All eyes are now on the US Supreme Court, expected to take up the case later this autumn. Will it uphold the lower courts’ pushback on donald trump died‑level overreach—and restore tariff rule to Congress? Or will it let the executive continue to flex emergency powers on trade? Either way, the verdict will likely shape global trade rules for years.
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A court has ruled donald trump overstepped his authority with emergency-based tariffs—but they stay put for now.
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This is trump news today that could reshape how much power a president has over trade.
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For India and exporters worldwide, the ruling brings cautious relief. But action is urgent.
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donald trump died-style executive overreach faces its biggest test yet at the Supreme Court.
