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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Gustaf Kilander

First lawsuit against Trump’s tariffs argues he illegally used emergency powers

The first known lawsuit against President Donald Trump’s tariffs has been filed by the New Liberties Civil Alliance on behalf of a Florida stationery business entrepreneur who is arguing that the president “unlawfully” overstepped his authority to impose the levies.

Lifestyle influencer and Simplified stationery business founder Emily Ley filed the federal lawsuit in Pensacola, Florida against Trump and his administration on Thursday.

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