Trump tariff plan sensationally BLOCKED by US trade court amid claims of 'economic chaos'

Donald Trump has been dealt a blow after a U.S. trade court blocked his attempt to slap sweeping global tariffs on imports - ruling the former President had overstepped his authority.

A three-judge panel at the Court of International Trade sided with several lawsuits that accused Trump of going beyond his powers, leaving America's trade policy in disarray and subject to what critics described as "whims,"

In a strongly worded ruling, the court said:

"The Worldwide and Retaliatory Tariff Orders exceed any authority granted to the President by IEEPA to regulate importation by means of tariffs," referring to the 1977 International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA).

The decision follows mounting legal challenges over Trump's aggressive tariff policies, which were part of his wider 'America First' agenda and sparked tension with multiple trade partners during his presidency.

The White House has not yet issued a response to the ruling.

However, the Trump administration is expected to appeal the decision as legal battles over his controversial trade tactics continue to unfold.

Donald Trump's tariffs, introduced under his "America First" agenda, targeted global imports including steel and aluminium.

The UK was initially hit with 25% tariffs on steel and 10% on aluminium, sparking tensions between London and Washington.

British exports faced higher costs, impacting manufacturers and threatening jobs, forcing Prime Minister Kier Starmer into pursuing tense and speedy negotiations.