Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick on June 1 defended President Donald Trump’s tariffs amid legal challenges, saying the government’s plan to impose those tariffs will not be derailed by court rulings.
The U.S. Court of International Trade ruled against Trump’s tariffs on May 28, with the judges determining that the president exceeded his authority by issuing sweeping levies on trade partners. A federal appeals court later stayed the decision, allowing the tariffs to take effect while it “considers the motions papers.”
