The U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT) has issued a significant ruling invalidating certain tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA).
The decision stems from two consolidated cases—V.O.S. Selections, Inc. et al. v. United States and The State of Oregon et al. v. U.S. Department of Homeland Security—and marks the first judicial reversal of tariffs enacted under the Trump administration.
The court found that the IEEPA does not grant the President authority to impose tariffs, emphasizing that such actions require explicit congressional authorization, particularly when they carry substantial economic and political implications.
This ruling specifically applies to the following tariffs introduced under the IEEPA:
• Fentanyl-related tariffs on Chinese imports (February 2025)
• Fentanyl/Border-related tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada
• Reciprocal tariffs of 10% on imports from all countries except Canada and Mexico
The court has ordered implementation of its decision within 10 calendar days. However, the U.S. government has filed an appeal, and it remains uncertain whether a stay will be granted during the appeal process.
The decision can be accessed at the following link.
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