US states sue to block Trump tariffs impacting dozens of countries
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- Twenty-five US states are suing the Trump administration over new tariffs imposed on goods from 60 countries.
- The tariffs, ranging from 10% to 12.5%, were implemented in July, targeting countries accused of failing to address forced labor.
- States argue the tariffs are arbitrary and illegal, citing a Supreme Court decision that previously struck down similar broad tariffs.
A coalition of 25 US states has filed a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration's imposition of new tariffs on goods from 60 trading partners. The states contend that the tariffs, which range from 10% to 12.5%, are "arbitrary, capricious, and contrary to law."
The US is using its lawful authority to address practices that burden American businesses.
The tariffs, enacted in July, target countries including the UK, China, and the European Union. The administration's justification for these measures is the alleged failure of these nations to adequately address forced labor practices. However, the states argue that the tariffs amount to an unlawful tax on American families and businesses.
The US is using its lawful authority to address practices that burden American businesses.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul stated, "President Trump's illegal tariffs are nothing more than a tax on hardworking families." This legal challenge references a previous US Supreme Court ruling that invalidated similar sweeping tariffs imposed by the administration. That decision led to billions of dollars in refunds for companies that had paid previous levies. Affected trading partners, such as Brazil and Japan, have also criticized the tariffs as unjustified, while China has labeled them an "excuse for political manipulation."
President Trump's illegal tariffs are nothing more than a tax on hardworking families.
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