Tuesday, August 11, 2026
Coalition of 25 states challenge latest Trump tariffs in court
A coalition of 25 states, including Washington, has filed a lawsuit challenging the Trump administrationās latest tariffs on imports from 60 trading partners. The case, filed in the U.S. Court of International Trade in New York, argues that the administration exceeded its legal authority by imposing broad tariffs under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974. The tariffs, which took effect July 24, impose rates of 10% and 12.5% on imports from countries and regions including the European Union. The