Court of International Trade strikes down IEEPA tariffs 3-0

A three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of International Trade ruled unanimously on May 28, 2025, that President Trump exceeded his authority under IEEPA by imposing reciprocal tariffs on nearly all imported goods. The court held that IEEPA does not give the president authority to impose tariffs as a tool for addressing trade deficits, finding the statute was designed for sanctions and asset freezes rather than across-the-board import duties. The government appealed the same day; the Federal Circuit issued an administrative stay on May 29 and scheduled expedited briefing. The case reached the Supreme Court after the Federal Circuit upheld the CIT ruling in August 2025.