Arizona AG Kris Mayes on Trump Tariffs Being '100% Illegal'

Lawsuit Against Trump Tariffs

• 🎯 Arizona is leading a lawsuit, joined by 12 other states, challenging President Trump's tariffs.
• 🏛️ The lawsuit alleges that Trump is abusing the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) by imposing tax hikes through tariffs without proper congressional intent.
• ⚠️ The White House has dismissed the lawsuit as a "witch hunt," asserting commitment to confronting national emergencies.

Economic Impact on States

• 📉 Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes states the tariffs are "100% illegal" and are already harming states like Arizona.
• 📈 Small businesses in Arizona report increased costs due to these tariffs, which are described as taxes.
• 🏗️ The state's Department of Transportation has seen increased prices for materials used in road and highway construction.
• 🏫 Universities are also facing higher costs for necessary equipment.

Congressional Inaction and Rule of Law

• ⚖️ Mayes emphasizes that the lawsuit is about upholding the rule of law, especially when Congress has not acted to rein in the president's actions.
• 🗣️ She expresses frustration with Republicans in Congress for not curbing the president's actions, which she claims are crushing the economy.
• 📉 Concerns are raised about potential economic crises, impacts on 401ks, and empty shelves in stores, drawing parallels to the pandemic era.

Addressing Political Accusations

• 🚫 Mayes refutes claims that the lawsuits are "political nonsense," stating they represent states standing against economic crisis and upholding the law.
• 📊 The lawsuit involves 12-13 states, representing a significant portion of the nation's population, united in their stance against the tariffs.