International News
US court rules Trump’s recently imposed tariffs are illegal
A United States court has once again ruled against most of President Donald Trump’s recently imposed tariffs. This is the second such decision in four months.
The US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, in a 7-4 ruling, declared that the law Trump used—the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA)—does not give the president the authority to impose tariffs on imports. Instead, the court stated that this power lies only with Congress.
The judges explained that the Constitution gives Congress the exclusive right to impose taxes and tariffs. If Congress chooses to share that power, it must do so clearly. According to the court, allowing the president to levy tariffs without Congress would break from long-standing American traditions.
The ruling will take effect on October 14, unless Trump appeals to the Supreme Court, which he has already promised to do. In response, Trump wrote on his social media platform, Truth Social, that the court’s decision was wrong and politically motivated. He warned that removing tariffs would be disastrous for the United States.
Since April, Trump has imposed tariffs ranging from 10% to 50% on many countries, including India, the world’s largest diamond manufacturer. These tariffs have disrupted global trade, and industry groups are lobbying the administration to exempt diamonds from the duties.
The National Retail Federation (NRF) also reacted to the court’s ruling. The group said that the ongoing conflict between the courts, Congress, and the administration is hurting retailers. Tariffs, they argued, increase costs throughout the supply chain and lead to higher prices for American consumers. The NRF expressed hope that the Supreme Court will resolve the issue quickly to bring stability to businesses and the economy.
International News
Candidates From India, China and The UAE Running For President Of The WFDB
The Election Reflects Power Shifts In The Trade As Well As Open Questions About The WFDB’s Character and Future.
Three candidates from India, China and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are running for president of the World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) in an election that reveals contrasting approaches to the organization and the industry. s (WFDB) in an election that reveals contrasting approaches to the organization and the industry.
Bharat Diamond Bourse (BDB) vice president Mehul Shah, Shanghai Diamond Exchange (SDE) president Lin Qiang, and Dubai Diamond Exchange (DDE) chairman Ahmed Bin Sulayem have put their names forward ahead. Israel’s Yoram Dvash is standing down after completing the maximum two three-year terms.
The key theme is a split between preserving the federation’s traditional, experience-led model and pushing a younger, reform-minded approach.
Candidate positions
Mehul Shah is presented as the continuity candidate: he wants to strengthen the federation, add members, and restore its earlier influence, but he argues that younger leaders should first gain experience in junior roles.
Ahmed Bin Sulayem is linked with a reformist, younger-leaning camp that wants fresh leadership and modernization, with David Troostwyk and Molefi Letsiki on the same informal slate.
Lin Qiang’s role is more institutionally grounded, with recent WFDB and Shanghai ties showing China’s growing involvement in the federation’s outreach and industry strategy.
Industry context
The election is happening against broader concern about the WFDB’s relevance as lab-grown diamonds reshape the market and as influence shifts toward bodies like the World Diamond Council.
WFDB leadership tracker: track the Executive Committee, presidential election rules, and potential future candidates from India, China, and the UAE.
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