States vs Trump Tariffs | Montpelier News

Montpelier News Today | 2 Min New | The Daily News Now! · Aug 4, 2026 · 1m

Twenty-five states are rallying against Trump-era tariffs, calling them a legal loophole to skirt a Supreme Court ruling — and a blatant tax grab disguised as anti-forced-labor measures. After previous attempts failed, the administration rolled out temporary tariffs that expired last month, now pivoting to a different trade law section previously used against China. Attorneys General from key states argue this overreach violates established trade norms, while the White House defends it under Section 301, claiming it’s essential to shield American workers from foreign exploitation. The…