Trump Faces Legal Challenge Over Chinese Tariffs

Lawsuit filed in Florida alleges misuse of emergency powers to impose 54% tariffs, sparking questions on presidential authority and economic impact.

The New Civil Liberties Alliance (NCLA) has filed a federal lawsuit challenging President Trump's tariffs on Chinese imports, claiming they exceed his authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA).
The lawsuit argues that the IEEPA does not authorize tariffs and that Trump's justification of an opioid-related emergency is a pretext for addressing trade deficits.
Filed on behalf of Simplified, a Florida-based small business, the suit highlights the financial strain tariffs place on American businesses, forcing price hikes or layoffs.
Trump recently raised tariffs on Chinese goods to 54%, prompting China to retaliate with a 34% tariff on all American products, escalating trade tensions.
The case, assigned to U.S. District Judge Kent Wetherell, seeks to block the tariffs' implementation and reverse changes to the U.S. tariff schedule.