The U.S. Court of International Trade recently struck down President Donald Trump’s proposed Liberation Day tariffs, a move that has prompted the Trump administration to appeal the decision. The court ruled that using tariffs as leverage in this manner violated federal law, effectively halting the President’s plans to use them for trade negotiations with other nations. 10 days have been allotted for the White House to formally halt these tariffs following the court’s decision. The administration has already challenged the ruling, arguing that the judges are overstepping their authority by evaluating President Trump’s actions under a national emergency declaration. This action is seen as a crucial part of Trump’s strategy to revamp America’s trade landscape and compel foreign nations to engage in negotiations on his terms. The legal battle surrounding this decision is far from over, with Trump’s team planning to continue their appeal while the Justice Department defends President Trump’s right to enact these policies. Trump imposed tariffs on various trading partners on April 2nd, impacting economies like China and the European Union. Global markets saw a significant reaction to these moves, but a pause in the larger tariffs for 90 days provided an opportunity for negotiations before resuming a full implementation of the tariffs. This latest decision significantly impacts President Trump’s plans for trade policy.