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Trump gets RIPPED TO SHREDS on Tariffs by APPEALS COURT

2025-08-02 News & Politics
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Federal Circuit Skepticism Signals End for Trump’s Tariff Authority

Anticipate the Federal Circuit striking down Donald Trump's use of emergency powers for tariffs, potentially forcing the refund of billions collected.

Short Summary

  • The 11-judge Federal Circuit en banc panel showed heavy skepticism regarding the statutory basis for presidential tariffs under the IEPA.
  • This decision, expected near Labor Day, threatens to void all related trade deals and mandate the return of up to $70 billion collected.
  • The legal challenge focuses on whether Congress clearly delegated massive trade authority to the President via an emergency statute.

The speaker, Michael Popok, provides an overview of the two-hour oral argument where judges aggressively questioned the Executive Branch's reliance on the 1977 IEPA to impose tariffs, a power traditionally reserved for Congress. This coverage outlines the expected timeframe for rulings and the immediate procedural steps leading to the Supreme Court.

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Trump’s Tariff scheme and fictional “trade deals” will go up in flames and soon, based on the heavy skepticism shown by most of the judges of the Trump defense of his “tariff power” at a hearing before the full 11 judges of the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals.Or as one one succinctly put it “there is no mention of the word ‘tariff’ in the emergency power statute you rely on!’” Michael Popok gives an overview of the oral argument, and when Trump may have to start refunding billions of dollars of fraudulent tariffs. For 15% off your order, head to https://SimplerHairColor.com/LEGALAF and use code: LEGALAF Visit https://meidasplus.com for more! MeidasTouch relies on SnapStream to record, watch, monitor, and clip the news. Get a FREE TRIAL of SnapStream by clicking here: https://go.snapstream.com/affiliate/meidastouch/meidasnews?utm_campaign=4490308-affiliate2025&utm_content=customerpartner Support the MeidasTouch Network: https://patreon.com/meidastouch Add the MeidasTouch Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-meidastouch-podcast/id1510240831 Buy MeidasTouch Merch: https://store.meidastouch.com Follow MeidasTouch on Twitter: https://twitter.com/meidastouch Follow MeidasTouch on Facebook: https://facebook.com/meidastouch Follow MeidasTouch on Instagram: https://instagram.com/meidastouch Follow MeidasTouch on TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@meidastouch

Top Comments (10)

@niclewis9610 2025-08-02

Americans and American businesses are sick of paying for Trumps Stupid Tax.

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@milesgodin4417 2025-08-02

Thank you trade court judges for honoring your oaths to our constitution!!!!!!!!!

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@andreyskotnikov7105 2025-08-02

What else can be more anti American then Trump?

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@Rickwarf22 2025-08-02

Trump’s tariff approach basically shifts the financial burden onto everyday Americans while benefiting the wealthiest. Cutting income and corporate taxes for the rich leaves a revenue gap, and tariffs are just another form of tax one that hits everyone equally, regardless of income. It’s a subtle but powerful way of transferring wealth to the top.

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@pdel303 2025-08-02

Can we finally get rid of the grifter who lied himself into office.

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@PatrickHart-p9w 2025-08-02

The emergency is having an insurrectionist for president!

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@joanpatterson6227 2025-08-02

Good he needs to be stopped ….. permanently!

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@bfallahi 2025-08-02

Just a quick thank you to Michael Popok and the entire MeidasTouch team. Your tireless work, clarity, and mental fortitude in tracking and breaking down this nonstop madness is something I truly respect. I honestly have to unplug sometimes — I can’t even stand to hear DJT’s voice anymore — so knowing you’re out there doing the heavy lifting means a lot. Thank you.

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@MeidasTouch 2025-08-02

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@awildagarcia7800 2025-08-02

Put in prison immediately

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