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25 States Sue Trump Over 10% Canada, Mexico Tariffs

8/4/2026

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Twenty-five states sued President Donald Trump’s administration to block the July 24 tariffs.
The tariffs impose 10 percent duties on Canada, Mexico, 59 nations and 12.5 percent on the EU.
States say the duties exceed authority under Section 301 of the 1974 Trade Act and replace a tariff Supreme Court barred under IEEPA on Feb 20.
Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield called the tariffs chaotic for families, with businesses arguing the forced-labour claim is ineffective.

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Twenty-five states sued President Donald Trump’s administration to block the July 24 tariffs.
The tariffs impose 10 percent duties on Canada, Mexico, 59 nations and 12.5 percent on the EU.
States say the duties exceed authority under Section 301 of the 1974 Trade Act and replace a tariff Supreme Court barred under IEEPA on Feb 20.
Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield called the tariffs chaotic for families, with businesses arguing the forced-labour claim is ineffective.