Sacramento, April 17, 2025 – California Governor Gavin Newsom and Attorney General Rob Bonta have filed a lawsuit aiming to end tariffs imposed during Donald Trump’s presidency. They argue that the tariffs, mainly on goods from China, continue to negatively affect California’s economy, especially sectors like tech, agriculture, and manufacturing.
The lawsuit claims the tariffs are outdated, economically harmful, and lack proper justification. Newsom and Bonta are urging the federal government to lift these duties, stating they have raised consumer costs and disrupted supply chains. This legal move reflects California’s ongoing opposition to federal trade policies it considers damaging to state interests.
