Two small American businesses sue Trump administration over new tariffs
Two small American businesses have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, challenging the legality of new, broad-based tariffs. The plaintiffs argue that the administration is overstepping its executive authority under the 1974 Trade Act.
Why it matters
This legal challenge represents a significant pushback against the administration's trade policy and tests the limits of executive power regarding import duties.
Liberty Justice Center won a US supreme court against earlier tariffs. Seen here is Sara Albrecht, CEO of the organization. Liberty Justice Center won a US supreme court against earlier tariffs. Seen here is Sara Albrecht, CEO of the organization. Trump tariffs Two small American businesses sue Trump administration over new tariffs Lawsuit alleges president’s actions exceed authority of forced labour statue under which levies are being enacted
Prefer the Guardian on Google Two small American businesses sued the Trump administration over its new round of sweeping tariffs, launching a fresh legal challenge against Donald Trump’s signature economic policy.
The lawsuit was filed by the Liberty Justice Center, which won a US supreme court case against the president’s tariffs earlier this year, forcing the administration to unravel many of its controversial import duties.
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