In a major legal move, 12 U.S. states have joined forces to file a lawsuit against Trump's administration, alleging that the tariffs imposed are "illegal." Attorneys general from Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Maine, Minnesota, Nevada, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, and Vermont argue that these measures reflect an overreach of executive power, bypassing the proper legislative process.
The lawsuit claims that enforcing tariffs via executive orders, social media posts, and agency directives upends a balanced approach to trade policy. Critics warn that this could lead to rising consumer costs, inflation, and broader economic instability. 🤯
Key to the argument is that emergency powers should be reserved for situations involving an "unusual and extraordinary threat" from abroad. Following a similar legal action by California, this case has sparked a wider debate over the limits of executive authority in economic policy.
For tech-savvy and socially conscious readers across South and Southeast Asia, this unfolding drama highlights how decisions made in one part of the world can impact global markets, affecting everything from consumer tech prices to everyday lifestyle products. Stay tuned for more updates as the courtroom drama continues!
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Twelve U.S. states sue Trump administration over 'illegal tariffs'
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