Dozen States Sue Trump to Block New Tariffs
A dozen states filed a lawsuit against President Trump in the U.S. Court of International Trade, arguing his tariffs are illegal and exceed presidential authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). The suit contends that the president’s imposition of tariffs constitutes an unconstitutional exercise of the power to tax, a right reserved for Congress. The states seek a court order declaring the tariffs void and preventing their enforcement, echoing a similar, earlier lawsuit filed by small businesses. This action follows a recent denial of a temporary restraining order on the tariffs by the same court.
John Q. Hosedrinker