Federal Appeals Court Upholds Trump Tariffs in Major Trade Win

A federal appeals court ruled that the United States can impose tariffs to protect its economy, overturning a lower court’s decision that had struck down President Donald Trump’s reciprocal tariffs.

The ruling, celebrated by Trump on Truth Social and Senator JD Vance on X, marks a significant victory for the administration’s trade policy.

The decision reverses a May 30 ruling by the U.S. Court of International Trade, which had deemed the tariffs unlawful. It comes as U.S.-China trade talks in London progress, with a 90-day tariff pause set to expire in July.

The administration plans to appeal further, signaling ongoing legal battles over trade authority.

The ruling boosts U.S. leverage in global negotiations.

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— JD Vance (@JDVance) June 11, 2025