A coalition of 12 U.S. states has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, challenging the legality of its recently imposed tariffs.
The suit, lodged in the U.S. Court of International Trade in New York, contends that President Donald Trump exceeded his constitutional authority by unilaterally enacting tariffs without Congressional approval.
The plaintiff states include Oregon, Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Maine, Minnesota, Nevada, New Mexico, New York, and Vermont.
The legal challenge centers on the administration’s use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to justify the tariffs.
The states argue that the IEEPA was misapplied, as it is intended for genuine national emergencies, not for circumventing legislative processes.
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes described the tariff policy as “insane” and “economically reckless,” emphasizing its illegality.
Connecticut Attorney General William Tong criticized the tariffs as a “massive tax on Connecticut families” and detrimental to local businesses and employment.
The lawsuit asserts that only Congress possesses the constitutional authority to impose tariffs, and that the president’s actions have disrupted the constitutional balance and caused economic instability.
In response, the Trump administration has defended the tariffs, citing national security concerns and the need to protect American industries.
White House spokesperson Kush Desai dismissed the lawsuit as a partisan attack, asserting the administration’s commitment to addressing national emergencies with all available tools, including tariffs.
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