Judge Rules Trump Overstepped Authority on Global Tariffs

A U.S. judge ruled that Donald Trump overstepped his authority by imposing global tariffs, stating that the invoked emergency law did not provide such power. This decision impacts small businesses that had filed a lawsuit through the Liberty Justice Center, highlighting the legal battle's significance. The judge's statement, "The emergency law invoked by the White House does not provide unilateral authority to impose tariffs," underscores the legal challenge to the tariffs. The Liberty Justice Center, representing affected small businesses, argued that these tariffs severely harmed their operations. This ruling is expected to be appealed, continuing the legal fight over the tariffs imposed during Trump's presidency. The case serves as a reminder of the checks and balances within the U.S. legal system and the ongoing debate over presidential authority in trade matters. The outcome will have implications for future trade policies and the balance of power between the executive and legislative branches.