Why are 25 states suing the U.S. president? | Power & Politics
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A coalition of 25 states has launched a major lawsuit against the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump, challenging its use of Section 301 forced-labour tariffs as an unconstitutional trade tax. It comes as Trump's Aug. 19 deadline for the introduction of tariffs on Canada fast approaches, with trade talks now expected to take place daily, the CBC has learned. Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown joins Power & Politics to discuss both the high-stakes trade negotiations and the state-led legal battle. This show is also available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favourite podcast app: https://link.mgln.ai/A2q4qn »»» Subscribe to CBC News to watch more videos: http://bit.ly/1RreYWS For breaking news, video, audio and in-depth coverage: https://www.cbc.ca/news Follow CBC News on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cbcnews Subscribe to CBC News on Snapchat: https://bit.ly/3leaWsr Subscribe to CBC News on WhatsApp: https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vb6MSjH9Bb63S9tbQa1
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