California Governor Gavin Newsom has announced plans to file a lawsuit challenging President Trump’s authority to impose tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. The lawsuit argues that Trump’s use of this act to impose tariffs on various countries, including a blanket 10% tariff on all imports, is unlawful without congressional approval. Newsom’s office stated that the tariffs have caused inflated costs and billions of dollars in damage to California’s economy, affecting families and businesses.

The lawsuit, to be filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, seeks to block the tariffs immediately. California, a major agricultural exporter, is particularly concerned about the impact on its farming industry, which sends a significant portion of its produce overseas. Newsom emphasized that these tariffs are disrupting the economy and threatening jobs, prompting the state to take action to protect American families.

The move comes amid shifting tariff policies by the Trump administration and follows Newsom’s recent calls for exemptions for California exports from retaliatory tariffs. The state’s Attorney General, Rob Bonta, will join Newsom in discussing the lawsuit in California’s Central Valley, a key agricultural region. California’s legal challenge underscores the state’s commitment to safeguarding its economy and advocating for fair trade practices.