U.S. Court of International Trade Upholds President's Authority to Rescind 'De Minimis' Import Exemption

The U.S. Court of International Trade has ruled that President Trump had the authority to rescind the 'de minimis' exemption, a policy that allowed items valued at or under $800 to be imported duty-free. The court determined that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act of 1977 (IEEPA) authorizes the President's action, which the administration has stated is crucial for national security, worker protection, and combating the trafficking of fentanyl and counterfeit goods.