Former US under-secretary for international trade, Frank Lavin, has described this ruling as a “big setback” for Trump.
Lavin, who held the role from 2005 to 2007 during the Bush administration, told the BBC that the courts decision “diminishes the leverage” that President Trump has in trade negotiations.
“It’s not going to be a major reordering of international trade. It’s not going to address the trade deficit and the United States is going to end up more or less where it started,” he said.
Lavin also gave his view on how the president will likely respond to the court ruling.
“This allows him to blame the judiciary for whatever problems might arise. He still will claim victory and claim he’s on the right track.”
