August 3, 2026

25 States Sue Trump Over New Tariffs on 59 Countries Citing Legal Concerns

The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. Court of International Trade, seeks to halt the new tariffs, which range from 10% to 12.5%, and argues they are unlawful and a pretext for reinstating previously invalidated taxes.
The new tariffs affect 99% of U.S. imports from 59 countries and the European Union, following a Supreme Court ruling that deemed earlier tariffs unconstitutional.
New York Attorney General Letitia James and other state officials contend that the administration's justification for the tariffs does not meet legal requirements and harms consumers.