California Gov. Gavin Newsom suing Trump over ‘unlawful’ tariffs

California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Wednesday he is suing President Donald Trump over his sweeping tariffs — claiming that the levies are “wreaking chaos” on the Golden State, which has the largest economy in the US.

The lawsuit will argue that Trump’s use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act to impose hefty tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China, and a 10% tariff on all imports, is unlawful.

The lawsuit will also argue that enacting such tariffs requires approval from congress, Newsom’s office said.

According to Newsom, the duties currently in effect have cost billions of dollars in damage in California, which is also the world’s fifth largest economy.

“President Trump’s unlawful tariffs are wreaking chaos on California families, businesses, and our economy — driving up prices and threatening jobs,” Newsom said in a statement. “We’re standing up for American families who can’t afford to let the chaos continue.”

With Post wires