A new chapter has unfolded in the ongoing legal battle over tariffs introduced during the Trump administration — and California is right in the middle of it.
Earlier this week, a federal judge in San Francisco officially dismissed a lawsuit filed by the State of California. The case challenged the legality of tariffs imposed by former President Donald Trump under emergency powers.
But while the court tossed the case on procedural grounds, the state says the fight is far from over.
What the Lawsuit Was About
The lawsuit, filed by California Attorney General Rob Bonta, sought to challenge the constitutionality of tariffs enacted by Trump under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA).
These tariffs included the controversial “Liberation Day Tariffs,” which placed a 10% duty on a wide range of imported goods — from China, Mexico, Canada, and other major trade partners.
The economic impact, according to the state, was particularly heavy for California’s ports, importers, and small businesses, which rely heavily on global trade.
