Trump sued by US businesses over new tariffs he calls 'very standard'
Two small US businesses have filed a lawsuit against President Trump seeking to block new tariffs on imports from dozens of countries, including Australia. Trump has defended the tariffs, calling them "very standard." The case adds to legal challenges over the president's use of executive tariff powers.
Two small US businesses have sued President Trump in an attempt to block newly imposed tariffs on imports from dozens of countries, including Australia. The lawsuit challenges the legal basis for the tariffs, which the businesses say are already raising their costs.
Trump has defended the measures, describing them as "very standard tariffs" and arguing they are a legitimate use of presidential authority to manage trade. The administration has previously used similar tariff actions against a wide range of trading partners as part of its broader trade strategy.
The case joins a growing number of legal challenges questioning how far a president can go in imposing tariffs without congressional approval. Businesses and trading partners, including Australian exporters, are watching the litigation closely for any ruling that could affect the tariffs' future.
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