US States Sue Trump Administration Over New Global Tariffs
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US States, Trump Administration
United States
August 3, 2026
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Twenty-five US states filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration regarding new tariffs on 59 countries and the EU. The administration claims the tariffs address forced labor, while the states argue they are an illegal pretext for taxes. The tariffs, ranging from 10% to 12.5%, were invoked under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974.
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