President Donald Trump has been sued by 12 states over his “unconstitutional” new tariffs on foreign imports. Filed in the U.S. Court of International Trade, the lawsuit argues that Trump surpassed his authority by instituting tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). California filed a similar but separate lawsuit last week.
What Happened: Led by New York Attorney General Letitia James, the lawsuit states that the president does not have the power to unilaterally impose tariffs. The tariffs in question entail a 145% tax on Chinese goods, 25% on imports from Canada and Mexico, and 10% on products from other countries.
The states contend that no president has …