California Governor Gavin Newsom and Attorney General Rob Bonta announced the state will sue to challenge former President Donald Trumpโs authority to impose sweeping tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). They argue the act is intended for true foreign threats, not for economic policy, and accuse Trump of creating fake national emergencies to bypass Congress. The lawsuit asserts that only Congress has the constitutional authority to impose tariffs, not the president. Newsom and Bonta warned that California, with its large agricultural and manufacturing sectors, will be disproportionately harmed by these tariffs. Trump claimed the tariffs would promote U.S. manufacturing and curb illegal drug trafficking, such as fentanyl. However, California leaders say these justifications donโt meet the legal standard for emergency powers. By taking legal action, the state aims to protect its industries, uphold constitutional checks and balances, and challenge what they see as an abuse of executive authority. #trump #trumptariffs #CaliforniaVsTrump #TariffLawsuit #gavinnewsom #RobBonta #trumptariffs #IEEPA #ExecutiveOverreach #ConstitutionalChallenge #californiaagriculture #ManufacturingImpact #uspolitics #nationalemergency #legalaction #NewsomBonta Moneycontrol is Indiaโs leading financial portal, offering market news, expert analysis, and powerful tools. A part of Network18, moneycontrol.com is Indiaโs most trusted destination for financial and business news.
