A federal appeals court on May 12, 2026, reinstated President Donald Trump’s 10% global tariff plan, lifting a previous injunction that had blocked its implementation while litigation continues. The ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit allows the tariffs to take effect within 10 days, according to the court order, unless the Supreme Court intervenes. The decision marks the latest twist in an ongoing legal battle over the president’s authority to levy blanket duties on all imported goods.
Background of the Tariff Plan
The 10% global tariff was announced by President Trump in early 2026 under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), following the Supreme Court’s February 20, 2026, decision that struck down his earlier IEEPA-based tariffs as unlawful [4]. The administration argued that the new tariff is necessary to address national security concerns related to trade deficits and supply chain vulnerabilities, according to court filings. Opponents, including business groups and major trading partners, challenged the tariff as exceeding presidential authority and violating World Trade Organization rules.
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