Connect with us

Published

on

New York leads legal action against US president: “Arbitrary and unconstitutional choices”. Concerns also from retail bigwigs and China

Twelve US states, led by New York, have filed a lawsuit against President Donald Trump, accusing him of imposing unilateral duties that are jeopardising the stability of the US economy. The suit, filed in the New York International Trade Court, challenges Trump’s use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to justify the new tariffs, without passing through Congress.

According to the text, the current trade policy “depends on the whims of the president rather than on a lawful exercise of authority”. The complaint is supported by Oregon, Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Maine, Minnesota, Nevada, New Mexico and Vermont, and adds to a similar complaint filed in recent days by California.

The legal action comes at a time of growing tension with the US retail giants, which – according to Axios reports – have expressed alarm in confidential talks with the president: the 145% duties imposed on China are already causing disruptions in supplies and risk driving up prices and emptying shelves.

Trump, for his part, plays down: on Truth Social he claims the drop in the price of petrol and the “abundance of eggs” with a cost reduced by 87%, turning a global problem into a domestic election message.

On the Chinese side, Ministry of Commerce spokesman He Yadong called the abuse of duties “a violation of the basic principles of market economy” and called on the US to “cancel all unilateral measures and open a fair dialogue”. In the same vein, the Foreign Ministry called on Washington to “stop pressure and coercion” if it really wants to resolve the differences.

Meanwhile, the European Union is watching closely. Speaking at the London summit on energy security, Ursula von der Leyen reiterated the strategic importance of liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports from the US, emphasising Washington’s central role in the energy crisis following the cut-off of Russian supplies. Trump has repeatedly called for the EU to increase its purchases of US fossil fuels, linking the issue to negotiations on reciprocal tariffs.

While Europe is looking for new energy guarantees, the domestic front in the US is growing, accusing Trump of subverting the constitutional order for political ends, jeopardising both domestic economic stability and global trade balances.

THE LATEST NEWS

Musk Prince Andrea files Epstein: new documents reveal connections

US Congressional documents reveal possible links between the pedophile financier and international figures. Musk Prince Andrea files Epstein, September 27,...
Read More
Musk Prince Andrea files Epstein: new documents reveal connections

North Korea’s nuclear program: Kim Jong Un confirms defense as a priority

The North Korean leader reiterates the importance of nuclear weapons as a deterrent, while Seoul warns of Pyongyang's growing potential...
Read More
North Korea’s nuclear program: Kim Jong Un confirms defense as a priority

Drones fly over military base in Denmark, Karup; investigation underway

Police confirm drone incursions on several military sites in Denmark Drones fly over military base in Denmark, September 27, 2025...
Read More
Drones fly over military base in Denmark, Karup; investigation underway

Congress deadlocked, US government shutdown looms next Wednesday

Without an agreement on the spending bill, non-essential federal activities would be shut down: hundreds of thousands of workers suspended...
Read More
Congress deadlocked, US government shutdown looms next Wednesday

James Comey indicted for obstruction of justice and making false statements

Former FBI Director James Comey, who led the investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election, faces up to five...
Read More
James Comey indicted for obstruction of justice and making false statements

Secret summit in Quantico: all US generals summoned, delicate moments

Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth calls 800 senior officers without explaining the reasons. Speculation and tension grow Washington, 25 September 2025...
Read More
Secret summit in Quantico: all US generals summoned, delicate moments

(Photo: © AndKronos)

Di Tendenza/Trending