US states sue to block Trump tariffs impacting dozens of countries
The duties were imposed over claims that 60 US trading partners have failed to tackle forced labour.
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Notable Quotes
"President Trump's illegal tariffs are nothing more than a tax on hardworking families."
— Kathy Hochul , Politician
"We're all paying the price for these unlawful tariffs, not foreign governments."
— Dan Rayfield , Politician
"The tariffs are an excuse for political manipulation."
— Mao Ning , Politician
Key People
Alex Capri is a business lecturer at the National University of Singapore.
Dan Rayfield is the Attorney General of Oregon.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Kathy Hochul is the Governor of New York.
Mao Ning is the spokesperson for China's Foreign Ministry.
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The duties were imposed over claims that 60 US trading partners have failed to tackle forced labour.
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