24 US states suing to stop Trump’s latest global tariffs, including New York, California

Twenty-four US states, led by New York and California, are suing the Trump administration over newly imposed 10% global tariffs. The lawsuit, to be filed in the US Court of International Trade in New York, challenges the legality of the tariffs, arguing they circumvent a recent Supreme Court ruling that invalidated previous tariffs. The states contend that Trump is misusing the Trade Act of 1974, which is intended for short-term monetary emergencies, not ongoing trade deficits. They argue that the tariffs, imposed via executive order on February 20th, exceed presidential authority and should be repealed. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent indicated the tariffs may increase to 15% later in the week.