California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced that the state will file a lawsuit challenging President Trump’s authority to impose tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China, as well as a 10% tariff on all imports. The lawsuit argues that Trump’s use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act is unlawful and requires approval from Congress. Newsom claims that the tariffs have inflated costs, resulting in billions of dollars in damage to California’s economy.
The lawsuit will be filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California and seeks to immediately block the tariffs. Trump has defended the tariffs as necessary to boost U.S. manufacturing and combat the flow of illicit fentanyl into the country. Newsom argues that the tariffs are causing chaos for California families and businesses.
California is a major exporter of agricultural products, with many of its fruits, nuts, and vegetables destined for other countries. The lawsuit will be discussed by Newsom and California Attorney General Rob Bonta in the Central Valley, a farming hub. Newsom has also requested that countries exempt California exports from retaliatory tariffs, with no agreements announced yet.
The lawsuit reflects growing concerns about the impact of tariffs on California’s economy and the need to protect American families from further economic damage. Newsom’s decision to challenge Trump’s tariff authority signals a continued battle over trade policy between the state and federal government.
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