The Trump administration has argued in court that lifting tariffs would be “catastrophic” for the U.S. economy. The Court of Appeals in Washington is reviewing whether to maintain a temporary suspension of a ruling by the U.S. Court of International Trade that invalidated these import taxes. The administration claims that removing the tariffs would weaken the U.S.’s negotiating position in trade talks and harm the economy. The tariffs in question were imposed on Canada, Mexico, and China under emergency powers, using issues like fentanyl and immigration as pretexts. While some tariffs remain unaffected due to national security justifications, the administration is exploring alternative legal avenues to impose tariffs. The Department of Justice argues that lifting the tariffs would significantly impact negotiations addressing national security and economic threats, especially as certain tariff suspensions are set to expire soon.
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