By — Paul Wiseman, Associated Press Paul Wiseman, Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/economy/appeals-court-temporarily-allows-trump-to-resume-collecting-tariffs-under-an-emergency-powers-law Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Appeals court temporarily allows Trump to resume collecting tariffs under an emergency powers law Economy May 29, 2025 4:34 PM EDT WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal appeals court on Thursday allowed President Donald Trump to continue collecting tariffs under an emergency powers law for now, as his administration appeals an order striking down the bulk of his signature set of economic policies. The Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit granted an emergency motion from the Trump administration arguing that a halt is “critical for the country’s national security.” The appeals court temporarily halted the order from a federal trade court issued a day before. Trump is facing several lawsuits arguing Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs exceeded his authority and left the country’s trade policy dependent on his whims. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now By — Paul Wiseman, Associated Press Paul Wiseman, Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal appeals court on Thursday allowed President Donald Trump to continue collecting tariffs under an emergency powers law for now, as his administration appeals an order striking down the bulk of his signature set of economic policies. The Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit granted an emergency motion from the Trump administration arguing that a halt is “critical for the country’s national security.” The appeals court temporarily halted the order from a federal trade court issued a day before. Trump is facing several lawsuits arguing Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs exceeded his authority and left the country’s trade policy dependent on his whims. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now