Florida stationery company files first lawsuit challenging Trump tariffs

Owner of Simplified says White House bypassed required procedures when setting 20% tariff on Chinese goods

A Florida stationery entrepreneur has become the first to legally challenge Donald Trump’s new China tariffs, claiming they were imposed illegally and threaten American small businesses.

Emily Ley, a lifestyle influencer and the founder of Simplified, filed a federal lawsuit on Thursday in Florida against Trump and his administration, arguing the president unlawfully bypassed required procedures when implementing the 20% tariff on Chinese imports.

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