Trump appeals to the Supreme Court to preserve his sweeping tariffs

Trump appeals to the Supreme Court to preserve his sweeping tariffs.

WASHINGTON — The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court on Wednesday to quickly decide whether he has the power to impose broad tariffs under a law designed for use during times of emergency.

The Justice Department is appealing a ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit on Friday that President Donald Trump had exceeded his authority, the filings said.

The filings, shared by the Justice Department and the challengers, have not yet been officially docketed by the Supreme Court.

Jeffrey Schwab, a lawyer for the Liberty Justice Center — which is representing businesses challenging the tariffs — said in a statement he was confident the court would rule against Trump.

“These unlawful tariffs are inflicting serious harm on small businesses and jeopardizing their survival. We hope for a prompt resolution of this case for our clients,” he added.

The appeals court, divided 7-4, said the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, which allows the president to regulate imports when there is a national emergency, does not give sweeping powers to impose global tariffs of unspecified duration.

The tariffs are in effect and will remain in place until at least Oct. 14 under the appeals court ruling.

The administration submitted two filings: an appeal and a motion to expedite.

In the latter, Solicitor General D. John Sauer asked the justices to fast-track consideration of the case so oral arguments can be heard as soon as the first week of November. That would require the court to decide by next week whether to hear the case.

The challengers have agreed to that timeline, a Liberty Justice Center spokesman said.

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