California sued on April 16, 2025, arguing that President Donald Trump’s use of emergency powers to impose a 10% baseline tariff and higher reciprocal tariffs on selected trading partners goes beyond what Congress allowed.
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California Challenges Trump Tariff Plan In Court
California sued on April 16, 2025, arguing that President Donald Trump’s use of emergency powers to impose a 10% baseline tariff and higher reciprocal tariffs on selected trading partners goes beyond what Congress allowed.
California sued on April 16, 2025, arguing that President Donald Trump’s use of emergency powers to impose a 10% baseline tariff and higher reciprocal tariffs on selected trading partners goes beyond what Congress allowed.
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