California Governor Gavin Newsom announced on Wednesday that the state will file a lawsuit against President Donald Trump’s tariffs, challenging his executive authority to impose them without congressional approval. The lawsuit, to be filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, argues that Trump exceeded his powers under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act of 1977 by imposing tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China, as well as a 10% tariff on all imports.
According to The Washington Post, Newsom and California Attorney General Rob Bonta claim these tariffs have caused immediate and irreparable harm to California’s economy, the fifth-largest in the world. The state, a top agricultural producer and exporter, has been significantly impacted, with billions in damages reported.
Governor Newsom stated that the tariffs are driving up prices and threatening jobs, adding, “We’re standing up for American families who can’t afford to let the chaos continue.” AP News reported that California will ask the court to block the tariffs immediately.
The legal challenge comes as the Trump administration faces criticism for its tariff policies, which have sparked a global trade war. The tariffs were initially justified as measures to boost U.S. manufacturing and curb illicit fentanyl imports. However, California officials argue that the tariffs have inflated costs and disrupted the state’s economy, which heavily relies on trade with Mexico, Canada, and China.
The lawsuit is expected to be a high-stakes legal battle, as California seeks to protect its economic interests and challenge the scope of presidential power in trade matters.
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