25 States Sue to Block Trump's New Tariffs on 60 Trading Partners

A coalition of 25 U.S. states filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration on Monday, August 3, 2026, seeking to block new tariffs imposed on goods from 60 trading partners. The tariffs, ranging from 10% to 12.5%, took effect around July 24, 2026, and the states filed their complaint with the U.S. Court of International Trade. The lawsuit alleges the new tariffs are a "pretext" intended to replace earlier import taxes that the U.S. Supreme Court struck down in February 2026. The states are asking the court to halt enforcement of the tariffs, declare them unlawful, and order refunds of duties already collected. California's attorney general stated that the new tariffs are hurting consumers and businesses. The tariffs were originally imposed on the basis that 60 U.S. trading partners had failed to address forced labor practices, and reporting indicates the levies cover approximately 99.4% of goods entering the United States from the affected countries. Trading partners including China, Japan, and Australia publicly objected to the tariffs, calling them "completely unjustified." The case, filed in the U.S. Court of International Trade, remains pending, and it is one of several legal challenges brought against the administration's tariff actions. It is unresolved whether the court will grant the requested halt, declare the tariffs unlawful, or order refunds. The administration's response to the lawsuit had not been detailed in available reporting.