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25 states sue over Trump's tariffs, calling them ‘pretext' to replace old ones
Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk Paul Wiseman and Mae Anderson | The Associated Press , as published by NBC Los Angeles (KNBC)
· August 4, 2026
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Key takeaway The lawsuit involves a total of 25 states, with New York also being a part of it.
A lawsuit has been filed against the Trump administration by multiple states. California is among the states participating in this legal action. The lawsuit is related to recent tariffs imposed by the United States.
The tariffs were introduced last month and affect several countries, including those in the European Union. They were put in place after previous import taxes were struck down. Further details about the lawsuit and the tariffs are available from NBC Los Angeles .
The lawsuit involves a total of 25 states, with New York also being a part of it. The states are taking a stance against the new tariffs, and more information can be found through the original source.
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Category: local Published: August 4, 2026 Source: NBC Los Angeles (KNBC) Reading time: 1 min
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