Court of International Trade kicks Trump in the taco.

[BrightShinyGirl]

The President doesn't have the authority to unilaterally impose tariffs.

 

[Lazaran]

The President doesn't have the authority to unilaterally impose tariffs.

Good news. It may inject some stability into the markets (reduce volatility).



Side note:

Your title suggests that DonOld has “balls”. Stormy Daniels made NO mention of “balls”; just a small deformed toadstool…

 

[DeluxAuto]

The President doesn't have the authority to unilaterally impose tariffs.

"Those activist judges in the lower courts need to learn the law!"

 

[Rotadom]

Here's a breakdown of the laws with a little liberal snark (MAGAt trigger warning)

 

[eric_erosfan]

The President doesn't have the authority to unilaterally impose tariffs.

Craziest part is everyone just followed the insane executive orders without questioning whether the President actually had the Constitutional authority. They will face the tribunal also.

 

[Politruk]

Does this mean we're all done, now, with Trump setting tariff levels on his own authority?

 

[eric_erosfan]

Does this mean we're all done, now, with Trump setting tariff levels on his own authority?

He needs to convince Congress to set tariffs.

 

[dmallord]

Does this mean we're all done, now, with Trump setting tariff levels on his own authority?

As a lawyer, you should discuss this with @HisArphy to reach a consensus by Lit's legal beagles. I'm sure you'll be able to arrive at that decision by tomorrow and get back to us with your thoughts.

Thank you for your attention to this matter.

 

[Politruk]

He needs to convince Congress to set tariffs.

Congress is gonna want them a lot lower -- they're getting pressure from their constituents, especially business interests.

 

[Politruk]

As a lawyer, you should discuss this with @HisArphy to reach a consensus by Lit's legal beagles. I'm sure you'll be able to arrive at that decision by tomorrow and get back to us with your thoughts.

Thank you for your attention to this matter.

Well, it's not finally settled just yet -- something this central to Trump's policies almost certainly will be appealed to the SCOTUS.

 

[dmallord]

Well, it's not finally settled just yet -- something this central to Trump's policies almost certainly will be appealed to the SCOTUS.

Does HisArphy confirm that?

In the meantime, calm should return, the stock market should stabilize, factories should scramble to get their orders in before it reaches the appeals level.

China will be grinning.

Putin will be happy over his oil issues.

The EU will be drinking wine in celebration tonight/morning, as the case may be.

Thank you for your attention to this matter.

 

[domroger]

Wondering if importers can reclaim tariffs already paid,if so the mushroom dick monster has fucked up more than we thought.

 

[Saint_Ann]

Court of International Trade? That can't possibly be a thing? Pirates beware! The COIT is coming for ya.

 

[jomar]

Everyone calm down, the good news is all that insider trading wealth is safe and sound.

 

[eric_erosfan]

Everyone calm down, the good news is all that insider trading wealth is safe and sound.

How many learned of this impending court ruling before markets closed?

This whole episode has been Trump manipulating the markets with his TACO pronouncements. But meanwhile he has let key inside people know ahead of time what he was going to announce. More defendants at the tribunals.

 

[ChloeTzang]

Court of International Trade? That can't possibly be a thing? Pirates beware! The COIT is coming for ya.

It's a Federal US Court that handles cases related to customs and international trade laws. It was established to resolve trade disputes and ensure fair application of these laws across the country. These judges are the experts on adjudicating international trade related issues. If they say the tariffs are illegal, they are. If Trump wants tariffs, he's now going to have to persuade Congress to pass law changes. Given the madness he's inflicted, econmically, it's very unlikely he can get a majority to vote for this.

He's now effectively a lame duck President thru his own stupidity.

Trump destroyed US relationships with key allies and is well on the way to destroying thousands of American small businesses and inflicting large increases in the cost of living using ILLEGAL tariffs. Even when he's gone it will take years to clean up the mess from this

 

[73Seahawks]

The President doesn't have the authority to unilaterally impose tariffs.

They're waiting for 20 January 2029, when Trump FINALLY leaves politics forever.

 

[dmallord]

They're waiting for 20 January 2029, when Trump FINALLY leaves politics forever.

It's a scary thought that Don Jr. could run for office, and his dad might remain at the White House with business as usual.

 

[LeahWill]

The President doesn't have the authority to unilaterally impose tariffs.

Oh the rattles are going to be coming out of the prams now...

 

[Meekly_Anna]

Does HisArphy confirm that?

In the meantime, calm should return, the stock market should stabilize, factories should scramble to get their orders in before it reaches the appeals level.

China will be grinning.

Putin will be happy over his oil issues.

The EU will be drinking wine in celebration tonight/morning, as the case may be.

Thank you for your attention to this matter.

Cheers, I prefer cider.

 

[RobDownSouth]

It's such a brutal planet, it's such an ugly world....

Trump 2.0 falls apart before our eyes​

The president is losing it​

Late Wednesday night, Trump was handed his biggest loss when the U.S. Court of International Trade ruled his unilateral tariffs on nearly all U.S. trading partners illegal. Call it Liberation Day.

The day before, Trump stayed home, didn’t see the press and the sum total of his contribution to society was 10 rage tweets on Truth Social, threatening California, Canada, and Vladimir Putin, while praising himself and blaming Joe Biden for everything wrong on the planet.

Critics say it was the highlight of Trump’s second administration.

Heh comma heh comma heh!

#TACO

 

[ChloeTzang]

LOL. This is good.......

 

[Rotadom]

A second federal Court just slapped him again.

#winning

 

[BabyBoomer50s]

Just in: Federal appeals court stays ruling of the US Court of International Trade.

https://www.cafc.uscourts.gov/opinions-orders/25-1812.ORDER.5-29-2025_2522636.pdf

 

[Rotadom]

Just in: Federal appeals court stays ruling of the US Court of International Trade.

https://www.cafc.uscourts.gov/opinions-orders/25-1812.ORDER.5-29-2025_2522636.pdf

Now read it and report back.