A federal appeals court has temporarily stayed a US Court of International Trade ruling that struck down President Donald Trump’s reciprocal tariffs, allowing them to remain in effect during the appeal process.

The trade court had found the tariffs exceeded presidential authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. The Trump administration appealed immediately and sought interim relief, which the appellate court granted, Xinhua reported.

Karoline Leavitt, the White House Press Secretary, defended the tariffs as legally legitimate and requested the Supreme Court to intercede.

Separately, a federal judge halted tariff collection from two toy companies but suspended enforcement for fourteen days, according to Xinhua.