WASHINGTON : In a 7-4 decision, the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit confirmed that Trump had overstepped his powers by invoking emergency economic measures to impose tariffs on imports from multiple countries. While the ruling struck down the bulk of the tariffs, judges allowed them to remain temporarily in effect to give the administration time to appeal.

Reacting on his Truth Social platform, Trump dismissed the ruling as “wrong” and “biased,” insisting that “all tariffs remain in effect.” He warned that lifting the duties would be “a real disaster for America,” pledging to take the case to the Supreme Court.

Since returning to the White House in January, Trump has doubled down on protectionist measures, raising tariffs between 10% and 50% on a wide range of goods. On August 7, his administration expanded the tariff regime to nearly all U.S. trading partners.

Treasury Department data shows the government collected $29.6 billion in customs and consumer taxes between August 1 and 22, matching the total for all of July. The figures underline how tariffs have become a key revenue stream, even as their legality faces mounting scrutiny.