In a significant move against the Trump administration, a coalition of twelve states has filed a lawsuit aiming to halt the president's tariff policy, which they argue is both illegal and chaotic. The lawsuit targets Trump's use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act to impose tariffs at will, stating that such actions undermine democratic processes and lead to economic instability. Attorneys General from Connecticut and Arizona have condemned the tariffs, asserting they harm local economies and violate the constitutional authority designated to Congress regarding tariffs.
The lawsuit claims Trump's tariff policy is a chaotic infringement on the law that undermines economic stability, challenging his discretion under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.
Attorney General Kris Mayes described the tariff scheme as 'insane,' labeling it not just economically reckless but also unlawful and beyond presidential authority.
Attorney General William Tong emphasized that Trump's tariffs represent a 'massive tax' on families and a dire threat to Connecticut's businesses, indicating widespread discontent across states.
The plaintiffs argue that only Congress has the constitutional authority to impose tariffs and that Trump's arbitrary application threatens the constitutional order.
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