A federal appeals court has expressed skepticism regarding President Donald Trump's authority to impose broad tariffs under his emergency powers, specifically those invoked through the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). Judges questioned the legal basis for the tariffs, noting that the IEEPA does not explicitly mention tariffs as a permissible measure. The court hearing scrutinized the administration's justification for the sweeping reciprocal tariffs, which were enacted without Congressional approval. Legal experts and commentators have pointed out that Congress did not grant the president the power to impose tariffs under the IEEPA, and that the trade imbalances cited as national emergencies are not widely recognized as such. The court's decision comes as the deadline for the tariffs to take effect on August 7 approaches, prompting governments worldwide to negotiate trade deals to avoid the tariffs. If the court invalidates the tariffs, the ruling is expected to be appealed to the Supreme Court. The outcome of the case could have significant implications for U.S. trade policy and taxpayers.