California Gov. Gavin Newsom is expected to announce a lawsuit Wednesday challenging President Trump’s authority to impose international tariffs without congressional approval.
The legal action, to be filed in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, argues that Trump’s use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to justify sweeping tariffs exceeds the law’s scope. “We’re standing up for American families who can’t afford to let the chaos continue,” Newsom said.
Under Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariff plan, the administration enacted 10% baseline tariffs on all imports, along with higher duties on key trade partners like Mexico, Canada, and China. Newsom’s office said these measures threaten billions in state revenue, with the state engaging in nearly $675 billion in trade last year.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta, who has led previous legal efforts against the Trump administration, called the tariff actions “illegal” and warned of harmful economic impacts across the state.
The lawsuit marks a shift for Newsom, who had previously avoided taking a lead role in California’s lawsuits against Trump during his second term.
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