Overview

• California Governor Gavin Newsom and Attorney General Rob Bonta are set to file a federal lawsuit today against former President Donald Trump's tariffs.
• The legal challenge claims the tariffs were imposed without Congressional approval, making them unconstitutional and procedurally invalid.
• State officials argue the tariffs are causing significant economic harm, particularly to California's agriculture and technology sectors, by driving up prices and threatening jobs.
• Newsom described the tariffs as 'chaotic' and harmful to families and businesses, emphasizing the need to protect the state's economic stability.
• California joins a broader wave of legal actions across the U.S. challenging the Trump administration’s trade measures.