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25 Democratic-Led States File Lawsuit Against Trump Admin over Tariffs

HeadlineAug 04, 2026

Twenty-five Democratic-led states filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration Monday, arguing the president exceeded his legal authority to tax imports with his newest tariffs on goods from 60 countries. The states are asking the U.S. Court of International Trade to block and overturn the tariffs and refund duties they have paid.

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