US states sue to block Trump tariffs impacting dozens of countries
Summary
Twenty-five US states have sued President Donald Trump’s administration over new tariffs of 10% to 12.5% on goods from 60 countries, including the UK, China, and the EU. The states say the tariffs are illegal, while the White House says the tariffs target products made with forced labor and are lawful.Key Facts
- The tariffs began in July and apply to goods from 60 trading partners.
- The tariffs range from 10% to 12.5%.
- The tariffs are meant to address concerns about forced labor used to make imported goods.
- Twenty-five Democratic-led states argue the tariffs are "arbitrary, capricious, and contrary to law."
- The White House says it has the legal authority to impose these tariffs to protect American businesses.
- Some affected countries, such as Brazil, Japan, and China, called the tariffs unfair or political.
- The tariffs cover 99.4% of US imports, according to the Office of the US Trade Representative.
- Previous broad tariffs imposed by President Trump were struck down by the US Supreme Court, leading to refunds to companies.
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