Five Small Businesses Sue Trump, Say Emergency Powers Were Illegally Used to Justify Costly Tariffs

About Five Small Businesses Sue Trump, Say Emergency Powers Were Illegally Used to Justify Costly Tariffs

A group of five small U.S. businesses sued President Donald Trump, challenging his recent tariff hikes as unconstitutional, according to CNBC. The lawsuit argues that Trump unlawfully invoked emergency powers to justify the tariffs, bypassing Congress’s authority to impose taxes. The Liberty Justice Center, which represents the plaintiffs, argues that Trump's tariffs are severely harming small businesses nationwide.

Duration

34 sec

Released

2025