Australia will keep pushing US to drop Trump tariffs after court ruling, trade minister says

theguardian.comPublished: 5/29/2025

Summary

Tension flares as Australia pushes President Trump to abandon his controversial tariff policies after a US court ruled his "liberation day" tariffs unconstitutional, emphasizing that Congress alone can regulate international trade. The Manhattan-based court found Trump exceeded his authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), which requires congressional approval for tariffs. Australia will closely monitor the ruling and advocate for changes to Trump's administration, while Trump's White House is set to file an appeal.