New York, joined by 11 other states, is suing the Trump administration over what state leaders call “illegal tariffs,” arguing that the sweeping trade measures threaten economic stability, hike consumer prices, and violate federal law, silive.com reported.

A coalition of 12 states, led by New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and Attorney General Letitia James, has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, alleging that its recent imposition of tariffs constitutes an illegal federal tax hike, according to a Wednesday press release.

Filed in the United States Court of International Trade, the lawsuit argues that the tariffs — ordered by President Donald Trump under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act — are unlawful, lack proper congressional authorization, and will inflict economic harm on Americans across the country.

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