Uproar Over Trump's Tariff Authority: Courts Question Its Legitimacy

U.S. appeals court judges probed deeply into the legality of President Donald Trump's tariffs, questioning their justification under the president's emergency powers.

Lawyers representing states and businesses challenging the tariffs argued that Trump exceeded his authority. The court is deliberating on the scope of Trump's power under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA).

The judges expressed skepticism over the argument that IEEPA, a 1977 law meant for sanctioning enemies, permits the imposition of tariffs.

(With inputs from agencies.)