25 US states sue Trump administration to block tariffs on 60 trading partners
The lawsuit was filed in the US Court of International Trade in New York by 25 states, nearly all led by Democrats, with two Republican-led states among them. The coalition is seeking to halt the tariffs, have them declared unlawful and secure refunds for duties already collected. The challenge targets new levies of 10% to 12.5% imposed on 60 trading partners.According to the court filing, the tariffs were introduced after probes by the US Trade Representative into allegations of forced labour in supply chains, under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974. The states argued there was no rational... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Aug 2026 05:59 LONDON
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Todd Blanche nomination delayed again as Senate Republicans seek IRS settlement clarity
The US Senate Judiciary Committee has postponed its planned vote on Todd Blanche's nomination to become attorney general, after Republican senators raised fresh concerns about his ties to Donald Trump and a disputed settlement involving the Internal Revenue Service. A committee spokesperson said late on Wednesday that the vote would be delayed as work continued to secure enough support for Blanche. The move leaves the nomination stalled and extends a confirmation fight that has become a test of support inside Trump's own party.The latest delay came after Republican Senators John Cornyn of Texas and Thom Tillis of North Carolina pressed... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Jul 2026 17:35 LONDON
