States Sue Donald Trump Over Tariffs

Some two dozen states, led by United States — Oregon, United States — Arizona, United States — California, and United States — New York (state), have filed a lawsuit challenging President Donald Trump's new global tariffs. These tariffs, initially 10% and later raised to 15%, were imposed under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974, following a United States — Supreme Court of the United States decision that struck down Donald Trump's previous tariffs under an emergency powers law. The plaintiff states argue that Donald Trump is overstepping his authority, as Section 122 was intended for specific, limited circumstances, not for sweeping import taxes to combat trade deficits. Critics contend that the tariffs will increase costs for states, businesses, and consumers in the United States. The United States — United States Department of Justice had previously argued that Section 122 was not applicable to trade deficits, creating a complex legal battle. The United States — United States Court of International Trade will hear the lawsuit, and it previously ruled that Section 122 was available to combat trade deficits.