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Twenty-Five States Challenge Trump Tariffs Over Forced-Labor Provisions

A coalition of 25 states filed suit against the Trump administration over tariff measures tied to forced-labor restrictions. The states argue the duties circumvent a Supreme Court ruling that invalidated earlier broad tariff authority.

The legal challenge centers on whether the administration can use forced-labor enforcement as a basis for imposing tariffs after the court limited the president's unilateral tariff powers. The states contend the approach violates constitutional constraints on executive authority.

Meanwhile, the administration pursued separate trade initiatives. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent coordinated with Japan on currency intervention, which Trump called "a signal of friendship." The administration also extended timelines for pharmaceutical companies to transition generic drug manufacturing back to domestic production through targeted tariffs.

The enforcement actions underscore the administration's dual approach: aggressive trade policy paired with structured timelines for industry compliance.