- Lawsuit Against Tariffs: California, led by Governor Gavin Newsom and Attorney General Rob Bonta, filed a lawsuit challenging former President Trump’s authority to impose tariffs under the International Economic Emergency Powers Act (IEEPA). The lawsuit claims these tariffs are illegal and have caused significant economic harm to California by disrupting supply chains and raising costs for consumers and businesses.
- Economic Impact on California: As the largest economy in the U.S., California argues that the tariffs have resulted in billions of dollars in economic losses. The state relies heavily on international trade, particularly with Mexico, Canada, and China, and the tariffs have adversely impacted its agriculture and manufacturing sectors, along with thousands of small businesses.
- Legal and Economic Arguments: The lawsuit invokes the U.S. Supreme Court’s major questions doctrine, asserting that such significant economic actions require clear congressional authorization. It highlights California’s critical role in the national economy and argues that unilateral tariff imposition is a violation of the law, seeking to have the tariffs declared void.
Source gov.ca.gov
