Koch-Backed Group Sues Trump Over Tariffs
The New Civil Liberties Alliance, backed by Leonard Leo and Charles Koch, is challenging Donald Trump’s tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), arguing this application is unlawful. The suit, filed on behalf of a Florida-based importer, contends that the president overstepped his authority and that tariff power resides with Congress, citing potential conflicts with Supreme Court precedents. This action reflects growing right-wing opposition to Trump’s tariffs, with some Republicans expressing economic concerns and supporting legislative efforts to limit the president’s tariff-imposing power. The alliance argues that the tariffs’ purported connection to the fentanyl crisis is insufficient justification.
John Q. Hosedrinker