Breaking: Court Blocks Trump Tariffs; Gold Dips, Silver Rips

White House May Pivot to Alternate Legal Tools

U.S. Court Blocks Tariffs Under Emergency Powers; White House May Pivot to Alternate Legal Tools

Washington D.C. | 28 May 2025

Bottom Line

A federal court ruling has blocked most of the Trump administration’s recent tariff hikes, declaring the use of emergency economic powers unconstitutional for this purpose. However, the White House is expected to quickly pivot to alternative legal authorities, preserving its broader tariff agenda.