Trump loses tariffs: US court declares almost all taxes invalid!

Trump loses tariffs: US court declares almost all taxes invalid!

A federal court in the US has made a significant ruling that declares President Donald Trump's tariffs to be largely unlawful. This affects almost all tariffs issued by his government, including the punitive taxes imposed in early April, on the so-called “Liberation Day”. Loud freenet.de It was decided that the tariffs would be lifted and their application permanently banned.

The US government plans to challenge this ruling, which could lead to an ongoing legal battle. Trump imposed the tariffs under emergency law, arguing that trade deficits pose a major national security risk. However, according to a constitutional directive, tariffs usually must be approved by the US Parliament. This is cited as a violation of the U.S. Constitution by a group of states that have filed suit.

The trade dispute with the EU

Trump's tariffs are part of a broader trade dispute, with relations between the US and Europe strained recently. Trump had threatened the EU with punitive tariffs of 50 percent, but postponed this measure for a month. Both sides aim to find a solution by July 9, with the EU considering counter-tariffs. Trump in particular sees bilateral agreements with individual countries as a way to negotiate “better deals” for the US.

In a debate in the European Parliament on February 12, 2025, leading EU MEPs expressed concern about the Trump administration's tariff threats. Adam Szłapka, Polish Minister for European Affairs, emphasized the benefits of open, rules-based and fair international trade. Maroš Šefčovič of the European Commission criticized the US tariffs as harmful to businesses and consumers.

The reactions in Europe

International Trade Committee Chairman Bernd Lange highlighted the possibility of counter-tariffs, while Sophie Wilmès, deputy chair of the parliamentary delegation for relations with the US, stressed the importance of deterring tariffs. These reactions could further influence the dynamics of the trade conflict and test transatlantic relations.

The situation remains tense and is clearly influenced by political developments in both the USA and the EU. The outcome of the ongoing legal dispute over tariffs and the reactions of both sides will be crucial to how transatlantic economic relations develop in the future. The European Parliament has expressed its willingness to help strengthen these relationships as the US deals with the challenges of an international trade dispute.