Twelve US States Sue Trump Over Tariffs

A coalition of twelve United States states, including United States — Oregon, United States — Arizona, United States — Colorado, United States — Connecticut, United States — Delaware, United States — Illinois, United States — Maine, United States — Minnesota, United States — Nevada, Mexico, United States — New York (state), and United States — Vermont, have sued the Donald Trump administration in the U.S. Court of International Trade in New York. They argue that the administration's tariff policy is unlawful, subject to Donald Trump's 'whims,' and has caused 'chaos to the American economy.' The lawsuit challenges Donald Trump's authority to impose tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, asserting that only Congress has this power unless there is an 'unusual and extraordinary threat' from abroad. The states seek to have the tariffs declared illegal and government agencies blocked from enforcing them. This follows a similar lawsuit filed last week by United States — California Governor Gavin Newsom, who claimed United States — California could lose billions in revenue. White House spokesperson Kush Desai stated the administration remains committed to addressing a 'national emergency' through tariffs and negotiations.