A coalition of 24 US states has decided to take legal action against President Donald Trump's administration due to the implementation of a new global tariff of ten percent on imports. This move comes after the states demanded the court block the tariff and order the refund of funds that have already been collected. The announcement was reported by Reuters, citing the Oregon Attorney General's office as the source of this information.

Trump announced the new tariff at the end of February, which was largely in response to a ruling from the Supreme Court that had invalidated his previous global tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) of 1977. The new tariff went into effect last week and relies on Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974, allowing the president to impose tariffs of up to fifteen percent in the event of a significant and serious balance of payments deficit. However, according to this law, such import restrictions can only remain in effect for a maximum of 150 days unless extended by Congress.

The group taking action predominantly consists of states led by Democrats. This indicates a partisan divide on trade policy and illustrates the ongoing tensions between state governments and the federal administration regarding economic measures. The outcome of this legal action could have significant implications for trade relations and the Trump administration's ability to implement its economic agenda as planned.