Coverage dated April 15, 2025 to April 16, 2025

California’s Newsom files suit over tariffs

Headline from Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- California Gov. Gavin Newsom sued the Trump administration on Wednesday, challenging the president's authority to impose sweeping tariffs that have set off a global trade war.

Arkansas Democrat-Gazette's own description from its feed. We collect headlines and these descriptions, not full articles; read the original reporting below.

Earlier updates in this story

Read the reports

Reports & sources

46 articles, oldest first.

The Guardian
California launches legal challenge against Trump’s ‘illegal’ tariffs (opens The Guardian)
Published Apr 15, 2025
The Guardian's feed description
Governor says import tariffs are ‘wreaking chaos’ on the state’s families, businesses and economy
The Hill
Newsom sues Trump administration over ‘tariff regime’ (opens The Hill)
Published Apr 15, 2025
The Hill's feed description
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) and Attorney General Rob Bonta (D) moved to sue the Trump administration on Wednesday, challenging President Trump’s authority to enact tariffs they say have “devastating impacts” on the Golden State. In the lawsuit, filed Wednesday afternoon in the U.S.
NBC New York
California to sue to stop President Trump from imposing sweeping tariffs (opens NBC New York)
Published Apr 15, 2025
NBC New York's feed description
Gov. Newsom says California will challenge President Trump's authorities to impose tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.
Forbes
California Suing Trump Over Tariffs—First State To Bring Lawsuit (opens Forbes)
Published Apr 15, 2025
Forbes's feed description
The lawsuit is now the third major legal challenge against Trump’s tariffs.
Bangor Daily News
California will sue to stop Trump from imposing sweeping tariffs (opens Bangor Daily News)
Published Apr 15, 2025
Bangor Daily News's feed description
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom said Wednesday that his state will file a lawsuit challenging President Donald Trump's authority to
CBS News
California will sue to stop Trump from imposing sweeping tariffs: (opens CBS News)
Published Apr 15, 2025
CBS News's feed description
California is filing a lawsuit to challenge President Donald Trump's tariffs, Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom announced.
Los Angeles Times
Newsom to announce California lawsuit against Trump's tariffs (opens Los Angeles Times)
Published Apr 15, 2025
Los Angeles Times's feed description
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday is expected to announce a lawsuit arguing that President Trump lacks the authority to enact the international tariffs without the support of Congress.
Foxla
California is filing a lawsuit over Trump's tariffs (opens Foxla)
Published Apr 15, 2025
Foxla's feed description
Gov. Gavin Newsom said California will file a lawsuit challenging President Donald Trump’s authority to impose sweeping tariffs that have set off a global trade war.
Seattle Times
California sues to stop Trump from imposing sweeping tariffs (opens Seattle Times)
Published Apr 15, 2025
Seattle Times's feed description
California has filed a lawsuit challenging President Donald Trump
The Daily Signal
California Sues Trump Over Tariffs (opens The Daily Signal)
Published Apr 15, 2025
The Daily Signal's feed description
California Gov. Gavin Newsom sued on Wednesday to block President Donald Trump’s tariffs, saying they "directly harm" his state.
Roll Call
California sues to stop tariffs levied under economic emergency (opens Roll Call)
Published Apr 15, 2025
Roll Call's feed description
California sued President Donald Trump and members of his administration Wednesday to stop the import tariffs levied under a 1977 law.
WHDH Boston
California will sue to stop Trump from imposing sweeping tariffs - Boston News, Weather, Sports (opens WHDH Boston)
Published Apr 15, 2025
WHDH Boston's feed description
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom said Wednesday that his state will file a lawsuit challenging President Donald Trump’s authority to impose sweeping
NBC Chicago
California suing Trump to stop his ‘unlawful' tariffs (opens NBC Chicago)
Published Apr 15, 2025
NBC Chicago's feed description
Trump’s tariffs have whipped up historic market volatility and frayed America’s relationships with its allies and trading partners.
New York Post
California Gov. Gavin Newsom suing Trump over ‘unlawful’ tariffs (opens New York Post)
Published Apr 15, 2025
New York Post's feed description
California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Wednesday he is suing President Donald Trump over his sweeping tariffs -- claiming that the levies are "wreaking chaos" on the Golden State, which has the largest economy in the US.
Blaze Media
Newsom dips into massive anti-Trump legal fund to sabotage tariffs (opens Blaze Media)
Published Apr 15, 2025
Blaze Media's feed description
California sues Trump over 'unlawful' tariffs in move to block 'America First' agenda.
Times Of San Diego
California sues to end tariffs, arguing there is no economic emergency and Trump abused his power (opens Times Of San Diego)
Published Apr 15, 2025
Times Of San Diego's feed description
California sued to block President Trump's sweeping tariffs, accusing him of abusing his powers and inflicting financial harm on the state.
UPI
California plans to sue Trump administration over tariffs (opens UPI)
Published Apr 15, 2025
UPI's feed description
California Gov. Gavin Newsom says he will sue President Donald Trump over the tariffs Trump levied earlier in April.
Breitbart News
Gavin Newsom Sues Trump over Tariffs (opens Breitbart News)
Published Apr 15, 2025
Breitbart News's feed description
Newsom is suing Trump over his recent tariffs, claiming that they are hurting the state and that the president lacks authority to enact them.
Deadline
Gavin Newsom Announces California Lawsuit Challenging Donald Trump’s Authority To Impose Tariffs (opens Deadline)
Published Apr 15, 2025
Deadline's feed description
California Governor Gavin Newsom said that he has initiated a lawsuit against Donald Trump's administration challenging the president's authority to impose tariffs.
WMUR
California to sue to stop Trump from imposing sweeping tariffs (opens WMUR)
Published Apr 15, 2025
WMUR's feed description
California Gov. Gavin Newsom said his state will file a lawsuit challenging Trump’s tariffs, calling them unlawful and harmful to the state’s economy
Newsweek
California to sue Trump over tariffs: "irreparable harm" (opens Newsweek)
Published Apr 15, 2025
Newsweek's feed description
Governor Gavin Newsom has said President Donald Trump's tariffs are "wreaking chaos on California families, businesses, and our economy."
The Santa Barbara Independent
Protecting the World’s 5th Largest Economy: Attorney General Bonta, Governor Newsom Sue Trump Administration Over Unlawful Imposition of Tariffs (opens The Santa Barbara Independent)
Published Apr 15, 2025
The Santa Barbara Independent's feed description
STANISLAUS COUNTY — California Attorney General Rob Bonta and Governor Gavin Newsom today filed a lawsuit challenging President Trump’s unlawful use of
Green Field Reporter
California will sue to stop Trump from imposing sweeping tariffs - The Daily Reporter (opens Green Field Reporter)
Published Apr 15, 2025
Green Field Reporter's feed description
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom said Wednesday that his state will file a lawsuit challenging President Donald Trump’s authority to impose sweeping tariffs that have set off a global trade war.
FOX Business
California sues to block Trump's 'illegal' tariffs (opens FOX Business)
Published Apr 15, 2025
FOX Business's feed description
California Gov. Gavin Newsom is suing to block President Donald Trump's tariff plan on Wednesday.
Insider
California sues the Trump administration, escalating battle with the president over tariffs (opens Insider)
Published Apr 15, 2025
Insider's feed description
Gov. Gavin Newsom, who has tussled with Donald Trump over the years, described the president's tariffs as "unlawful."

Showing the first 25 of 31 headlines. ·

Identical headlines usually mean shared wire copy. They are counted as separate articles but are not independent confirmation.