The California state has filed a lawsuit on the occasion of the duties imposed by US President Donald Trump. California, which is one of the strongest economies in the world, with its GDP exceeding $ 4 billion in 2024, turns against Trump’s ministers and the US president himself. California Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom and Attorney General Rob Bonda justify the appeal to justice, arguing that by imposing duties, President Trump goes beyond his powers, as defined by the US Constitution.

“Our democracy doesn’t work like that”

According to the Attorney General, Donald Trump cited an emergency law, which however does not allow him so extensive interventions in the country’s commercial policy. According to the US Constitution, the responsibility for imposing duties belongs exclusively to the American Congress and not the president. “The fact is that Trump does not have the power to overthrow the US financial order,” the Attorney General said at a press conference, concluding: “Our democracy does not work that way.”

The imposition of duties “caused world shock,” continues Attorney General Rob Bonda. Trump may consider himself a “big entrepreneur”, but his duties have a dramatic impact on the economy. He claims that he is sending a message to the international community, “in reality are the Americans and the Americans who bear weights.”

“Where the hell is Congress?”

Trump duties have a great impact on the California economy, which is based on exports of agricultural and technological products. As the Governor of the State Gavin Newsom points out, California has the strongest industrial production in the US.

“Consequently, our tariff policy is hurting us hard. No other region of the country has been as harshly affected by new duties as California, “he said. At the same time, he appealed to the American Congress and Republican Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mike Johnson: “Where is the hell of Congress? It’s time to do your job. “

It is noted that numerous pipelines are now pending against President Trump and his ministers for various reasons. Many of the appeals are made with the participation of California.

Source: DPA