California Takes Trump Tariffs to Court Amid Economic Crisis Claims
California has upped the legal ante against former U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff policies, filing an emergency motion on Tuesday to halt what officials call 'illegal' trade taxes. Governor Gavin Newsom claims the tariffs could wipe out 64,000 jobs and cost residents $25 billion in losses. 💸
🔴 Economic Toll on Families and Businesses
'Trump’s chaotic tariff war is threatening to skyrocket the cost of living,' said Attorney General Rob Bonta, arguing that small businesses—particularly those in Latino communities—are bearing the brunt of supply-chain disruptions. The Sacramento Hispanic Chamber of Commerce reports that tariffs have forced some businesses to slash wages or close altogether.
⚖️ Constitutional Showdown Looms
The lawsuit accuses Trump of abusing presidential power by using emergency laws to impose tariffs without Congress’s approval. Legal experts say the case could set a precedent for presidential authority over trade—and may even land in the Supreme Court. Meanwhile, five small businesses in New York are challenging similar tariffs, calling them an 'unlawful expansion of executive power.'
With inflation rising and California’s 2025-2026 budget forecasts downgraded, this legal battle could redefine how trade policies impact your wallet. 📉🛒
