Trump's customs policy under pressure: Supreme Court will decide soon!

Trump's customs policy under pressure: Supreme Court will decide soon!

The US Supreme Court is facing a crucial hearing on US President Donald Trump's tariff policy. The trial is scheduled for November. As vienna.at reports, Trump's administration has asked the Supreme Court to clarify the legitimacy of tariffs imposed under an emergency law. These tariffs were previously ruled illegal by a US appeals court, handing Trump a defeat. The appeals court decision will not take effect until October 14, giving the president time to reconsider his strategy.

The customs policy affects numerous imported products, especially from the European Union, on which a tariff rate of 15 percent has been levied since August 7th. The US government has expressed concerns that rejecting tariff authority could jeopardize existing trade agreements with key partner countries. So far, six major trading partners and the EU have concluded framework agreements with the USA that have been readjusted to benefit the American economy.

The legal dispute

The battle over tariff policy has increased after a federal court in New York struck down most tariffs. According to DW, Trump exceeded the powers granted to him by the 1977 emergency law. The Trade Court made clear that tariffs are a core power of Congress and that the President does not have unlimited authority to impose tariffs.

Attorney General D. John Sauer asked the Supreme Court to overturn the appeals court's decision. The US government is calling for rapid clarification on the president's authority to impose trade penalties. A key point in this dispute is Trump's invocation of the emergency law, which allows him to issue decrees in the event of a crisis without involving Congress. However, the appeals court argued that only Congress has the authority to impose sweeping tariffs.

Consequences for the economy

The economic implications of tariff policy are enormous. Trump's policies have already led to tensions in trade relations with the EU and other countries. He is threatening to terminate trade agreements if the court decision goes against him. However, according to [tagesschau.de](https://www.tagesschau.de/ausland/ Amerika/us-zoelle-regierung-oberster-gerichtshof-100.html), industry-specific tariffs on aluminum, steel and cars are not affected by the appeal court's ruling.

Market analysts react differently to the developments. While there are some signs of political easing on Asian and European stock markets, the uncertainty in trade policy also shows how fragile the economic environment is. The US is in a phase where trade dynamics are having a major impact not only on the domestic market but also on international relations.