States Sue to Stop Trump From Reviving Steep Tariffs
The New York Times • • nation
Key Points:
- A coalition of two dozen states, led by Democratic attorneys general from Oregon, New York, California, and Arizona, sued President Trump over his new 10 percent tariff on imports, arguing he lacks the authority to impose it without Congressional approval.
- The lawsuit challenges Trump's use of Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974 to impose tariffs after the Supreme Court invalidated his previous reliance on economic emergency law for tariffs.
- The legal battle highlights ongoing resistance to Trump's trade war strategy, which aims to reshape global trade, support domestic manufacturing, and generate over $100 billion in revenue through tariffs.
- Despite legal setbacks and mounting opposition, the Trump administration remains committed to enforcing tariffs worldwide by any available legal means.
- The White House has not
