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At least seven lawsuits are challenging US president Donald Trump’s tariffs. Photograph: Andrew Harnik/Getty Images A federal trade court on Wednesday blocked US president Donald Trump from imposing sweeping tariffs on imports under an emergency-powers law. The ruling from a three-judge panel at the New York-based Court of International Trade came after several lawsuits arguing Mr Trump has exceeded his authority, leaving US trade policy dependent on his whims and unleashing economic chaos. The White House did not immediately respond to a message seeking comment. The Trump administration is expected to appeal. At least seven lawsuits are challenging the levies,…
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