Trump's Tariff Trial! 12 States Unite to Sue: Illegal Taxation Allegations!
Twelve Democratic states have united to sue Trump, accusing him of unlawfully announcing comprehensive tariffs, claiming this action violates constitutional provisions. The lawsuit has been submitted to the U.S. Court of International Trade, stating that these tariffs force American consumers and businesses to pay more, disrupting the economic order.
New York Attorney General Letitia James and the other 11 state attorneys general unanimously believe that Trump lacks the legal authority to impose tariffs on imported products under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, especially the 10% and certain tariffs on Chinese products as high as 145%.
The lawsuit emphasizes: "These taxes directly increase the burden on the American public without Congressional approval." In response, the Governor of New York supports the lawsuit, criticizing Trump's tariff policy for imposing excessive costs on consumers, leading to economic turmoil nationwide.
Trump's tariff decision stems from his so-called "Liberation Day" plan, aimed at protecting American manufacturing through taxation, but it has faced fierce opposition. Although the government has suspended some tariffs, certain rates targeting solar panels, steel, and electronic products remain in effect, forcing businesses to make difficult choices.
The Attorney General of Arizona stated that these impacts have immediately manifested, with equipment prices skyrocketing, freight stagnating, and market confidence undermined. Meanwhile, the White House insists that these measures are a legitimate response to foreign threats, accusing the lawsuit of being politically motivated.
This tariff controversy has sparked widespread implications for state economies, such as delayed school construction in Colorado, rising laptop prices in Connecticut, and concerns about foreign retaliation among dairy farmers in Vermont. Trump's tariff strategy is facing unprecedented challenges!