Blackfeet Nation Sues Trump Administration Over Canada Tariffs

Members of the Blackfeet Nation in Montana have filed a lawsuit seeking to block President Trump's tariffs on Canada, citing a 1794 treaty that exempts Indigenous people from paying duties on cross-border goods. The lawsuit argues that the tariffs violate constitutional rights and the separation of powers, as only Congress can impose such duties. Plaintiffs Senator Susan Webber and rancher Jonathan St. Goddard claim the tariffs have significantly increased their operational costs and harmed their businesses. They assert that the tariffs disrupt longstanding trade relationships between tribal nations across the U.S.-Canada border. The lawsuit could have implications for multiple tribes affected by the tariffs, including the Lakota and Iroquois. The case is set to be heard in the federal courts of Montana, where local representatives are advocating for the rights of tribal members.