New York's Governor Kathy Hochul and Attorney General Letitia James have initiated legal action against President Trump, asserting that his imposition of tariffs through emergency powers constitutes the largest federal tax hike in U.S. history. The lawsuit contends that the utilization of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) is unlawful since it should only be applied in extraordinary circumstances. The coalition aims to declare these tariff actions unconstitutional, highlighting that tariff powers are traditionally a congressional prerogative, not executive. Both officials warn of negative economic repercussions, including increased inflation and unemployment for American families.
AG James emphasized that 'The president does not have the power to raise taxes on a whim, but that's exactly what President Trump has been doing with these tariffs.'
Gov. Hochul stated, 'the tariffs have already driven up consumer prices and created economic chaos across the country.'
The lawsuit claims that the Trump administration's use of IEEPA violates federal law, stating it only applies in the face of an unusual threat.
The coalition is seeking a court order declaring Trump's tariff orders as unconstitutional, emphasizing that only Congress has the authority to impose such tariffs.
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