Democratic US states sue to challenge Trump's latest tariffs
The states say the duties cover 99.4% of U.S. imports and were imposed without the country-specific findings required by law.
- On Monday, a coalition of 25 Democratic-led states sued the Trump administration in the U.S. Court of International Trade, challenging new 10% and 12.5% tariffs on goods from 60 trading partners.
- These duties replace previous tariffs struck down by the Supreme Court, which ruled the administration's earlier use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act unlawful; President Trump subsequently invoked Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974.
- Covering 99.4% of U.S. imports and more than 80 countries, the tariffs affect nearly every U.S. trading partner. A Federal Reserve Bank analysis found American consumers and businesses paid nearly 90 percent of tariff costs in 2025.
- "The onslaught of new tariffs increases the difficulty for companies to plan their business," said Julie Hughes, president of the United States Fashion Industry Association . Oregon Attorney-General Dan Rayfield noted the coalition is fighting to protect businesses and working families.
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A coalition of 25 states led by democratic governors sued President Donald Trump's administration, claiming that the new 10% and 12.5% tariffs applied to imports from 60 trading partners exceed the president's legal responsibilities, says CNBC.
Demand argues that these charges will increase prices for consumers and businesses across the country. In addition to being illegal, new tariffs will affect imports and economies from 60 countries.
The Supreme Court collected most of Trump's global tariffs, but the U.S. President did not let loose and recently imposed new taxes. On the other hand, dozens of U.S. states are now taking to court.
US: 25 Democratic States sue Trump against forced-labour tariffs on 60 countries
The 25 states moved the US Court of International Trade on Monday against the Trump administration for again implementing tariffs on several countries, contending that it will raise costs for consumers and businesses nationwide.
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