25 states sue Trump administration over latest round of tariffs
Summary
Twenty-five U.S. states have filed a lawsuit against President Trump's administration. They claim the new tariffs imposed on imports go beyond the president's legal authority and unfairly raise costs for Americans.Key Facts
- The lawsuit was filed on Monday by 25 states in the U.S. Court of International Trade.
- The tariffs target products from 60 countries, with rates between 10% and 12.5%.
- The tariffs are based on Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, which allows the president to act against unfair trade practices.
- The administration says the tariffs address imports made with forced labor that other countries do not stop.
- States argue the tariffs are actually to replace earlier tariffs that the Supreme Court struck down.
- California Attorney General Rob Bonta leads the lawsuit, stating tariffs act like taxes on American families and businesses.
- The White House defends the tariffs as lawful and necessary to protect U.S. workers and commerce.
- U.S. overall tariff rates have decreased this year but remain part of the trade policy to boost manufacturing and reduce the trade deficit.
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