New York officials, led by Hochul and James, are challenging Donald Trump's tariff policies through a lawsuit.
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New York officials, led by Hochul and James, are challenging Donald Trump's tariff policies through a lawsuit.
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Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Letitia James filed a lawsuit on behalf of New York challenging Trump administration policy, with Seattle and Chicago joining the suit.Sub-event
- Hochul criticized Trump's administration, noting that tariff policies are negatively impacting New York farmers, trade, and tourism.Sub-event
- The NY Attorney General's office is using the requirements of the state's gun purchase system, including ID.me, to enforce policy while opposing Trump's administration's gun policies.Sub-event
NY Governor Hochul and AG James lead a coalition suing Trump over his tariff policies.1 source
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The entities involved
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New York
state of the United States of America
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Kathy Hochul
57th Governor of New York since 2021
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Donald Trump
American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
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Letitia James
Attorney General of New York since 2019
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