Twelve States Sue Trump Over Import Tariffs

Twelve U.S. states, led by Oregon, have sued to block President Donald Trump's tariffs, claiming he overstepped his authority by declaring a national emergency under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose import taxes. The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. Court of International Trade, argues that the IEEPA does not authorize such tariffs and that the trade deficit does not meet the legal threshold for a national emergency. The tariffs include a 10% levy on most imports and higher rates on goods from China, Canada, and Mexico, causing economic uncertainty and raising costs for families and businesses. At least seven lawsuits have been filed in response, with both states and business groups challenging the constitutionality of the tariffs. The federal government asserts that Trump acted within his legal powers. The court has not yet ruled, and the case could ultimately be decided by the Supreme Court.