States Sue Trump Over 10% Tariffs After Supreme Court Defeat
A new federal court fight over Trump’s tariffs is escalating just weeks after the Supreme Court struck down his earlier trade policy.
According to Reuters and AP reporting, more than 20 states have sued to block a new 10% global import tax imposed in February, arguing the president is sidestepping the Constitution by using a different legal authority.
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The tariffs were issued the same day the Supreme Court ruled Trump overstepped his powers under emergency law. Now, states say the replacement policy is just another workaround.
The administration insists the tariffs are legal and necessary to fix U.S. trade imbalances, but economists warn the policy is already adding costs and uncertainty across global markets.
Meanwhile, courts are dealing with thousands of refund claims tied to earlier tariffs, with over $130 billion at stake.
The outcome of this case could reshape how far any president can go in setting tariffs without Congress—and determine whether the latest round survives at all.
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