Hey there! Have you ever heard of tariffs? They are like special taxes that countries put on products they bring in from other places. Recently, President Trump wanted to add new tariffs on goods coming into the United States from certain countries. But guess what? A big U.S. court said, “No way!” 🚫
So, here’s what happened: President Trump planned to put extra charges on imports from countries that sell more to the U.S. than they buy from it. He called these the “Liberation Day” tariffs. But some small businesses were worried. They thought these tariffs would make things more expensive and harder for them.
Five small companies, like a New York shop that brings in yummy drinks 🍹 and a Virginia business that makes cool musical instruments 🎶, decided to take action. They teamed up and went to court to say the tariffs weren’t fair.
The federal court in Manhattan agreed with them! The judges said that only the U.S. Congress (that’s the group of people who make laws) has the power to control trade like this, not just the president. This means President Trump can’t add those tariffs without Congress saying it’s okay.
This decision is important because it shows how different parts of the government check on each other to make sure everything is fair. And for those small businesses? They’re probably celebrating right now! 🎉
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
