Small businesses sue to halt Trump's tariffs on Canadian imports
Filed Tuesday, the suit says the duties on Canadian goods claim a presidential tariff power courts have already turned away.
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What happened
A group of small businesses filed a lawsuit on Tuesday challenging President Donald Trump's tariffs on a range of Canadian goods, which reach 50%. The tariffs are imposed under Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930. The plaintiffs argue the duties are another attempt to claim presidential tariff power that courts have firmly rejected.
Why it matters
The suit asks a court to block the August tariffs, which the businesses argue would extend a power courts have already turned away.
Coverage
- Trump sued over 50% tariffs on Canada in latest trade challenge (CNBC)
- Small businesses file new lawsuit to block Trump's Canada tariffs (modbee.com)
- Food Importer Files New Lawsuit to Block Trump's Canada Tariffs (Reuters)
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