President Trump’s controversial tariffs on numerous US trading partners will remain in effect, a federal appeals court decided Tuesday. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit sided with the Trump administration, granting a stay that prevents a lower court ruling from taking effect. That lower court had previously blocked the tariffs, arguing that the President overstepped his authority by imposing such widespread levies.

The appeals court’s decision highlights a significant victory for the administration. In their ruling, the judges acknowledged the strength of arguments from both sides of the ongoing litigation. However, after weighing various factors, they determined that maintaining the status quo, with the tariffs in place, was the appropriate course of action. The court’s statement emphasized a consideration of ‘traditional stay factors’ in reaching this conclusion.

This decision keeps the substantial tariffs in place for now, and the legal battle continues. The implications for businesses and international trade remain significant as the case moves forward.