Attorney General Nick Brown today secured an order invalidating President Trump’s latest efforts to impose illegal tariffs on products purchased by American consumers and businesses.
A federal court – ruling on a challenge brought by a coalition of 24 states – struck down those tariffs and specifically enjoined their application to Washington state after ruling the other states lacked standing. While the scope of the injunction is limited to Washington and private party plaintiffs, other parties can now protest the tariffs in court and point to this ruling that declares the executive order to be illegal.
“This is a win for both affordability and the rule of law,” Brown said. “It’s American consumers and businesses that have ultimately paid for the president’s illegal tariff campaign. The court’s order will encourage more parties to challenge this illegal executive overreach.”
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