On Friday evening (8/29/25), the Court of Appeals ruled that tariffs are not allowed under IEEPA. It’s important to note that this decision does not eliminate tariffs on import entries. We must hear from the US Supreme Court before anything becomes final.
The following is a simplified timeline for the IEEPA Tariffs Case
- Aug. 29, 2025 – Appeals court rules IEEPA doesn’t allow tariffs but puts ruling on hold until Oct. 14.
- Sept. 2025 – Government decides whether to ask the Supreme Court for:
- A full appeal (cert petition), and/or
- An emergency stay (to keep tariffs alive past Oct. 14).
- Early Oct. 2025 – Supreme Court could grant or deny a stay.
- Oct. 14, 2025 – Hold ends.
- If there’s no stay, tariffs expire.
- If there is a stay, tariffs continue while the Court considers the case.
- Late 2025–2026 – If the Court takes the case, it will likely hear arguments this term and decide by June 2026.
The President has already responded on Truth Social after the Court of Appeals published the ruling:
"ALL TARIFFS ARE STILL IN EFFECT! Today a Highly Partisan Appeals Court incorrectly said that our Tariffs should be removed, but they know the United States of America will win in the end. If these Tariffs ever went away, it would be a total disaster for the Country. It would make us financially weak, and we have to be strong. The U.S.A. will no longer tolerate enormous Trade Deficits and unfair Tariffs and Non Tariff Trade Barriers imposed by other Countries, friend or foe, that undermine our Manufacturers, Farmers, and everyone else. If allowed to stand, this Decision would literally destroy the United States of America.
At the start of this Labor Day weekend, we should all remember that TARIFFS are the best tool to help our Workers and support Companies that produce great made-in-America products. For many years, Tariffs were allowed to be used against us by our uncaring and unwise Politicians. Now, with the help of the United States Supreme Court, we will use them to the benefit of our Nation, and Make America Rich, Strong, and Powerful Again!
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
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