Two companies have filed lawsuits against the Trump administration, challenging the legality of recently imposed tariffs.
The plaintiffs argue that the executive branch is exceeding its constitutional authority by levying import duties without explicit congressional approval, a power reserved for the legislature under the US Constitution.
The legal actions represent a significant escalation in the ongoing dispute over the administration’s trade policy.
While previous challenges have been mounted by coalitions of small businesses, these new suits involve larger corporate entities seeking to block the tariffs on constitutional grounds.
The White House has indicated it is better prepared for this round of litigation, suggesting a more robust legal defense strategy compared to earlier cases.
This development follows a recent Supreme Court ruling that declared certain tariff measures unlawful, setting a precedent that these new lawsuits aim to leverage.