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25 États démocrates contestent en justice la dernière salve de tarifs de Trump

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Twenty-five states, mostly led by Democrats, are suing President Trump over his latest tariffs. These new taxes on imported goods are being challenged as an abuse of power that will raise costs for American families and businesses. The government claims the tariffs are needed to address issues like forced labor in supply chains. This legal fight is the latest in a series of disputes over Trump's trade policies. The courts will now decide if these tariffs are legal.

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Jargon, Translated

tariffs
Taxes imposed on imported goods, intended to increase their price and encourage domestic production or generate revenue.
surtaxes
An additional tax imposed on top of an existing tax or on a specific item.
supply chains
The entire process of creating and delivering a product or service, from raw materials to the final customer.
forced labor
Work that is done involuntarily, usually under the threat of punishment or for little or no pay.

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  • 25 US states are contesting the latest tariffs imposed by Donald Trump in court.
    Reported by: Radio-Canada, Le Devoir, TVA Nouvelles
  • The tariffs in question are new surtaxes of 10% or 12.5% depending on the country.
    Reported by: Radio-Canada, Le Devoir
  • The legal challenges are being brought by states, almost all led by Democrats.
    Reported by: Radio-Canada, TVA Nouvelles
  • The states argue the tariffs are an illegal move and an improper use of presidential powers.
    Reported by: Radio-Canada
  • The states claim the tariffs will increase the cost of living for American families and small businesses.
    Reported by: Radio-Canada
  • The government justifies the tariffs by citing the inability of about sixty countries and the EU to eliminate products from forced labor in their supply chains.
    Reported by: Le Devoir

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  • This is the third time the president has attempted to impose such tariffs, and the third time states have sued.
    Source: Radio-Canada

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