California files lawsuit to block Trump’s sweeping tariff measures

April 16, 2025, 8:21 am

California state officials have announced plans to file a lawsuit contesting President Trump’s authority to impose extensive tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. The suit claims that these broad tariff measures on trade partners, including Mexico, Canada, and China, will negatively impact the state’s economy. Legal action is aimed at clarifying executive power limits and has ignited a national debate amid escalating global trade tensions.

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globalnews.ca / California sues Trump administration over global tariffs

Trump imposed 10 per cent tariffs on goods from all countries and higher tariffs for countries the administration says have high barriers to U.S. imports, most of which he paused.

nationalpost.com / California will sue to stop Trump from imposing sweeping tariffs

Suit will argue that Trump's use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act to impose tariffs on Canada and others is unlawful

torontosun.com / California will sue to stop Trump from imposing sweeping tariffs

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California Gov. Gavin Newsom said Wednesday that his state will file a lawsuit challenging President Donald Trump’s authority to impose sweeping tariffs that have set off a global trade war. The suit will argue that Trump’s use of the International Emergency Economic...

winnipegfreepress.com / California will sue to stop Trump from imposing sweeping tariffs

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