US states sue Trump administration over new tariffs on 60 trading partners
Summary
Twenty-five US states have sued the Trump administration over new tariffs of 10% to 12.5% on goods from 60 countries, arguing these tariffs are illegal and a way to replace previous import taxes ruled unconstitutional by the Supreme Court. The states want the court to stop the tariffs, declare them unlawful, and refund any paid duties.Key Facts
- The lawsuit involves 25 states, including New York, California, and Illinois, plus two governors.
- The tariffs apply to imports from 59 countries and the European Union, covering 99.4% of US imports.
- The Trump administration says the tariffs target countries that have not stopped forced labor in producing goods.
- The tariffs went into effect in July after earlier tariffs were struck down by the Supreme Court.
- The legal basis for the new tariffs is Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, which addresses unfair trade practices.
- States argue the tariffs unfairly increase costs for families and businesses by raising prices on many everyday products.
- The administration claims the tariffs are lawful tools to protect American commerce from unfair foreign practices.
- A separate lawsuit has been filed by two small businesses claiming President Trump exceeded his power with these tariffs.
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