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States Challenge Trump's Tariffs in Legal Showdown

4/23/2025

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States Challenge Trump

A coalition of 12 states, led by New York and Oregon, has taken legal action against President Trump, asserting that his tariffs are both illegal and unconstitutional. They contend that only Congress holds the power to levy taxes. This lawsuit comes after a court ruling that permits the tariffs to stay in place while a larger case unfolds, with a crucial hearing scheduled for May 13.

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Businesses Battle Tariffs

Small businesses faced a setback as the U.S. Court of International Trade rejected their plea to halt President Trump's tariffs, citing a lack of immediate harm. This ruling keeps the tariffs in place as a larger lawsuit unfolds, with a crucial hearing set for May 13 to delve deeper into the matter.

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States Challenge Trump

A coalition of 12 states, led by New York and Oregon, has taken legal action against President Trump, asserting that his tariffs are both illegal and unconstitutional. They contend that only Congress holds the power to levy taxes. This lawsuit comes after a court ruling that permits the tariffs to stay in place while a larger case unfolds, with a crucial hearing scheduled for May 13.

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