Wed Apr 23 22:02:23 UTC 2025: **Dozen US States Sue Trump Administration Over Tariff Policy**

NEW YORK (April 24, 2025) – A dozen U.S. states filed a lawsuit on Wednesday against the Trump administration, challenging the legality of its tariff policy. The states, including Arizona, Oregon, and New York, argue that the tariffs, imposed under President Donald Trump’s invocation of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, are unlawful and have severely disrupted the American economy.

The lawsuit contends that President Trump’s imposition of tariffs is arbitrary and exceeds his executive authority. It asserts that only Congress possesses the power to levy tariffs and that the President can only invoke the International Emergency Economic Powers Act in the face of a genuine and extraordinary foreign threat. The plaintiffs claim the President’s actions have upended the constitutional order and created economic chaos.

Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes described the tariff scheme as “insane” and “economically reckless” in addition to being illegal. The lawsuit seeks a court declaration that the tariffs are illegal and an injunction preventing their enforcement. The Justice Department has yet to respond to a request for comment.

This legal action follows a similar lawsuit filed last week by California Governor Gavin Newsom, who argued that the tariffs could cost his state billions of dollars. The White House responded to Newsom’s suit by stating its commitment to using all available tools to address what it terms a national emergency impacting American industries and workers. The outcome of these lawsuits will significantly impact the ongoing debate over the Trump administration’s trade policies.

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