California Takes Legal Stand Against Trump’s Tariffs, Threatening Trade Policy Future

California Governor Gavin Newsom has escalated the legal battle over Trump-era tariffs by filing a motion to block their implementation. The case challenges the legality of these tariffs, which were imposed under national security provisions (Section 232) targeting steel and aluminum imports. While the Biden administration has softened some tariffs, California argues they remain harmful to state businesses and consumers alike. This legal challenge could set a precedent for future state intervention in federal trade policy, potentially impacting how tariffs are used across all levels of government.