# 25 U.S. states (including Oregon and New York)

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## Timeline

- **2026-08-03**: 25 states file lawsuit — A coalition of 25 U.S. states sues the Trump administration in the U.S. Court of International Trade, arguing the tariffs lack rational basis and exceed executive authority.
- **2026-07-24**: New Section 301 tariffs take effect — Tariffs of 10% and 12.5% are imposed on 60 trading partners under Section 301, replacing expired temporary 10% tariffs, with forced labor as the stated justification.
- **2026-02-20**: Supreme Court strikes down IEEPA tariffs — The U.S. Supreme Court rules that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act does not authorize the president to unilaterally impose tariffs, forcing refunds to importers.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### 25 States Sue Over 10–12.5% Section 301 Tariffs, Citing No Rational Basis
2026-08-04 00:41:47 · Sentiment: Bearish · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 3

A coalition of 25 states challenges the Trump administration’s latest global tariffs in the Court of International Trade, arguing the forced-labor rationale is a pretext and the tariffs exceed executive authority. The case tests the limits of Section 301 and could hinge on whether the court finds a minimal rational connection to the stated purpose.
Full story: https://getlegalbrief.com/story/states-sue-trump-section-301-tariffs

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