25 US states sue Trump administration over sweeping new tariffs

Twenty-five US states have sued the Trump administration over new tariffs imposed on dozens of trading partners. The tariffs, which range from double-digit figures, were implemented on 59 countries and the European Union, with the administration accusing them of not doing enough to crack down on imports produced by forced labor.

The coalition of states, including both Democratic and Republican-led governments, argues that the president exceeded his legal authority by imposing the broad tariffs. According to New York Attorney General Letitia James, the administration is trying to "illegally raise taxes on families and businesses" with the new round of tariffs. Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield added that President Trump is attempting to "inflict more [harm] on working families and homegrown businesses."

The lawsuit seeks to block the measures and order refunds for importers. The states involved in the legal action are Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Illinois, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, Nevada, Vermont, New York, and Oregon.

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