California will sue to stop Trump from imposing sweeping tariffs
Briefly

California Governor Gavin Newsom announced the state's intention to file a lawsuit against President Trump's imposition of tariffs, claiming they are unlawful under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. The suit will argue that such tariffs require Congressional approval and have caused significant economic damage to California's economy, affecting families and businesses by raising costs. Newsom highlighted the necessity of standing up for Californian families while emphasizing the negative impacts tariffs have brought to the state, a major exporter and agricultural powerhouse.
"President Trump's unlawful tariffs are wreaking chaos on California families, businesses, and our economy - driving up prices and threatening jobs," Newsom stated.
The lawsuit will argue that Trump's imposition of tariffs requires congressional approval, challenging the authority granted under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.
Read at ABC7 San Francisco
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