Tariffs: California sues the Trump administration

The Trump administration has been sued for imposing reciprocal tariffs world wide.

The suit by California Governor Gavin Newsom pointed out that Trump’s use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act to impose tariff on Mexico, Canada and China or the baseline 10% tariff on all imports are unlawful.

The suit claimed that Trump administration have set off a global trade war.

The suit also argues that enacting such tariff needs the approval of the Congress.

White House has slammed the lawsuit and defended the reciprocal tariff.

“Instead of focusing on California’s rampant crime, homelessness, and unaffordability, Gavin Newsom is spending his time trying to block President Trump’s historic efforts to finally address the national emergency of our country’s persistent goods trade deficits,” White House spokesperson Kush Desai said.

“The entire Trump administration remains committed to addressing this national emergency that’s decimating America’s industries and leaving our workers behind with every tool at our disposal, from tariffs to negotiations.”

Newsom, a Democrat, said the tariffs have inflated costs and could damage California’s economy.

California has the largest economy and it is also the largest importer among all the states in the US.

“No state is poised to lose more than the state of California,” Newsom said.