Kentucky is among 25 states suing the Trump administration over its latest tariffs, which the states claim are a pretext for replacing import taxes struck down by the Supreme Court in February. The new tariffs, imposed on 59 countries and the European Union, range from 10% to 12.5% and are intended to crack down on imports produced by forced labor.
Background on the Tariffs
The Trump administration imposed the tariffs under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, which permits the president to impose import taxes and other sanctions against countries found to engage in unfair trade practices. The administration argues that the tariffs are necessary to protect American workers and commerce.
New York Attorney General Letitia James, who is leading the lawsuit, said, “After losing at the Supreme Court, the administration is once again trying to illegally raise taxes on families and businesses with a new round of tariffs.” The lawsuit claims that the tariffs are an attempt to circumvent the Supreme Court’s ruling and impose taxes without congressional approval.
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