Delaware – Delaware’s top legal official has joined a legal push to block a federal tariff policy that state leaders say could damage the economy and strain household budgets. Attorney General Kathy Jennings is among a group of attorneys general challenging a… The post Delaware Challenges Trump Tariffs in Court, Warns of Local Job Loss appeared first on TV Delmarva .
Delaware – Delaware’s top legal official has joined a legal push to block a federal tariff policy that state leaders say could damage the economy and strain household budgets. Attorney General Kathy Jennings is among a group of attorneys general challenging a White House directive that introduces across-the-board import taxes. The lawsuit disputes the president’s use of emergency economic powers to justify broad tariff hikes, arguing that the conditions don’t meet the legal threshold for such action. The policy imposes a base 10% tariff on imports from all countries, with steeper rates for specific trade partners—including China, Canada, and Mexico—unless certain trade criteria are met.
While some sectors, like pharmaceuticals and energy, are exempt, most goods entering the U.S. would be subject to new costs under the plan. Jennings warns the tariffs would push up prices on everyday goods and put thousands of Delaware jobs at risk. State officials note that small and mid-sized businesses handle the vast majority of exports from Delaware, and more than 50,000 jobs in the state are linked to trade.
Governor Matt Meyer supports the legal action, calling the move a necessary step to check executive overreach. The federal government defends the tariffs as part of a broader effort to protect national industries and reduce foreign dependence. But opponents argue the order bypasses Congress and stretches emergency powers beyond their intended use. The legal challenge seeks to prevent the tariffs from being implemented.
Attorney General Kathy Jennings
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