Applaud the States Standing Up for Small Businesses

Working families and small businesses deserve economic policies that follow the law—and these state leaders deserve applause for standing up for both.

A coalition of 25 states has filed a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration's latest round of sweeping tariffs on goods from 60 trading partners, arguing that the administration exceeded its legal authority and is imposing unlawful costs on American consumers and businesses.

The states argue that these tariffs will raise the price of everyday necessities, from groceries and household goods to building materials and other essential products, placing additional financial strain on families already coping with the rising cost of living.

Our Constitution establishes clear limits on executive power, and major economic policies that affect millions of Americans should be implemented within the bounds of the law. When state leaders go to court to challenge actions they believe are unlawful, they help preserve the constitutional system of checks and balances that protects us all.

This lawsuit is about more than tariffs. It is about ensuring that government follows the law, protecting consumers from unnecessary price increases, and standing up for small businesses that depend on stable and predictable trade policies.

Add your name to applaud the states standing up for American families, defending the rule of law, and fighting to protect consumers and small businesses from unlawful tariff increases.