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Small businesses sue Trump administration over new tariffs

Two U.S. small businesses have sued the Trump administration over a new round of tariffs, arguing the legislation used to impose them is “arbitrary and capricious.” The businesses are represented by the Liberty Justice Center, a legal group that has previously challenged President Trump’s duties. The lawsuit comes as Trump claims the tariffs target countries engaging in forced labor.

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Businesses say legislation used to implement the tariffs is ‘arbitrary and capricious’ as Trump claims tariffs target countries engaging in forced labor What to know about Trump’s new tariffs on more than 80 countries Sign up for the US Breaking News email Represenatives Ilhan Omar and Pramila Jayapal, will visit the Whipple Federal Building in Minneapolis today to conduct a congressional oversight visit. The Democr…

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Businesses say legislation used to implement the tariffs is ‘arbitrary and capricious’ as Trump claims tariffs target countries engaging in forced labor What to know about Trump’s new tariffs on more than 80 countries Sign up for the US Breaking News email Represenatives Ilhan Omar and Pramila Jayapal, will visit the Whipple Federal Building in Minneapolis today to conduct a congressional oversight visit. The Democr…

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