States Sue Donald Trump Over New Global Tariffs
Analysis based on 55 articles · First reported Mar 05, 2026 · Last updated Mar 05, 2026
The lawsuit against Donald Trump's tariffs creates uncertainty for businesses and consumers, potentially leading to increased import costs and affecting various industries. A previous ruling for tariff refunds could provide some relief to companies, but the ongoing legal battle over Section 122 tariffs suggests continued volatility in trade policy.
Two dozen states, led by attorneys general from United States===Oregon, United States===Arizona, United States===California, and New York, have filed a lawsuit challenging President Donald Trump's new global tariffs. These tariffs, set at 15%, were imposed under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974, following a Supreme Court decision that struck down Donald Trump's previous tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). The plaintiff states argue that Donald Trump is overstepping his authority, as Section 122 was intended for specific, limited circumstances, not for broad trade deficit issues. They contend that these tariffs will increase costs for states, businesses, and consumers. The United States===White House, through spokesman Kush Desai, maintains that Donald Trump is acting within his granted authority and will vigorously defend the tariffs in court. The United States===United States Court of International Trade, which will hear the case, previously indicated that Section 122 could be used for trade deficits, adding complexity to the legal arguments. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirmed the administration's plan to raise the levies to the 15% limit.
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