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States Sue Over Illegal Tariffs | Philadelphia News
Twenty-five states are suing the administration over new tariffs they say are a legal loophole to skirt a Supreme Court ruling, framing them as forced labor crackdowns while critics call it a stealth tax hike. These tariffs, hitting dozens of countries and the EU, follow the expiration of temporary ones — now using 1977 trade law to justify 10–12.5% levies. States like New York and Pennsylvania warn of rising costs and confusion, while the White House insists it’s lawful protection for American workers. Smaller businesses are also challenging the legality, making this trade showdown far from…
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