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25 US states sue Trump administration over forced-labour tariffs
Twenty-five US states, led by Democrats, have filed lawsuits against the Trump administration concerning new tariffs imposed on 60 countries over alleged forced labour practices. The states contend that these tariffs exceed presidential authority and are a pretext to re-impose levies previously deemed illegal by the US Supreme Court. The lawsuits cite Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 as the basis for the administration's actions. The tariffs target countries including India, and some reports suggest the states claim costs will rise as a result.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
Left 2 · Centre 10 · Right 2 n = 14
- Left (2): National Herald, The Telegraph (India)
- Centre (10): Amar Ujala, Deccan Chronicle, Deccan Herald, Haribhoomi, Mathrubhumi English, Mint, NDTV, Navbharat Times, Prabhat Khabar, The Lallantop
- Right (2 votes, 4 outlets): Aaj Tak · India Today (India Today Group — 1 vote), Firstpost · News18 Hindi (Network18 — 1 vote)
- International (3): Al Jazeera English, BBC News, The Guardian