A federal appeals court has expressed skepticism about President Donald Trump's authority to impose broad tariffs under his claimed emergency powers. Judges questioned the legal basis for using the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to justify sweeping tariffs, noting that the statute does not explicitly mention tariffs. The court scrutinized the Trump administration's justification for these trade measures as a looming trade deadline approaches. Oral arguments highlighted doubts about the Department of Justice's defense of the emergency tariff powers. If the court rules against the administration, the case is expected to be appealed to the Supreme Court. Meanwhile, the White House is reportedly considering contingency plans in case of a court loss. This legal challenge represents a critical test of the administration's trade policy and its use of emergency authority to alter tariff schedules enacted by Congress.