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Trump Faces Legal Battles Amid Tariff Controversies

4/18/2025

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Legal battles intensified for President Trump this week as California took him to court over tariffs, alleging a misuse of emergency powers. In a bid to bolster U.S. semiconductor production, he unveiled new tariffs. Meanwhile, former President Biden slammed Trump’s influence on Social Security, while Trump launched an investigation into ex-CISA chief Chris Krebs for dismissing election fraud allegations.

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Legal battles intensified for President Trump this week as California took him to court over tariffs, alleging a misuse of emergency powers. In a bid to bolster U.S. semiconductor production, he unveiled new tariffs. Meanwhile, former President Biden slammed Trump’s influence on Social Security, while Trump launched an investigation into ex-CISA chief Chris Krebs for dismissing election fraud allegations.