US states file lawsuit to stop Trump's latest tariffs - RTHK
Twenty-four US states are suing President Trump over his newly imposed 10% global tariffs, arguing they are illegal following a recent Supreme Court ruling.Summary
A coalition of 24 US states has filed a lawsuit against President Donald Trump's administration to halt his recently implemented 10% global tariffs. The states, led by Democratic attorneys general, contend that the tariffs are unlawful, representing an attempt to circumvent a recent Supreme Court decision that invalidated many of Trump’s previous tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). They argue that Trump is improperly using Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974, intended for short-term monetary emergencies, to address routine trade deficits.
Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield stated the tariffs are an “end run” around Congress, violating the US Constitution. The lawsuit seeks to block the tariffs and secure refunds for payments already made. The White House has pledged to vigorously defend the president’s actions, asserting his authority to address international payment problems and balance-of-payments deficits.
This legal challenge follows a Supreme Court ruling on February 20th that limited Trump’s tariff authority. While Trump has previously used tariffs as a key foreign policy tool, the states argue he is misapplying the Trade Act of 1974, which was designed to address archaic monetary risks, not general trade imbalances. The court is also currently processing thousands of refund requests from businesses related to previously imposed IEEPA tariffs.
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