24 states sue Trump administration over tariffs imposed after Supreme Court ruling
CBS News • • nation
Key Points:
- Two dozen states have sued the Trump administration, alleging that President Trump exceeded his authority by imposing new global tariffs under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974, following a Supreme Court ruling that struck down his previous emergency import duties under IEEPA.
- The lawsuit claims the tariffs violate the Constitution's separation of powers, arguing that the president does not have the authority to impose these tariffs, while the Trump administration defends the tariffs as necessary to address trade imbalances and restore fairness in global trade.
- Section 122, which allows a temporary import surcharge of up to 15% to address serious U.S. balance-of-payments deficits, has never been used before, and its legal interpretation remains uncertain, though some analysts believe the
