A dozen states sue the Trump administration to stop tariff policy

a year ago

A dozen states sued the Trump administration to stop its tariff policy, calling it unlawful and economically chaotic.
The lawsuit claims Trump's tariffs are based on whims rather than lawful authority and challenges his use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.
States involved include Oregon, Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Maine, Minnesota, Nevada, New Mexico, New York, and Vermont.
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes labeled Trump's tariff scheme as 'insane' and illegal.
Connecticut Attorney General William Tong criticized the tariffs as a tax on families and harmful to businesses.
The lawsuit argues only Congress has the power to impose tariffs, not the president.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom also sued over the tariffs, citing potential billions in lost revenue.
White House spokesperson Kush Desai defended the tariffs as necessary to address a national emergency.

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