Nevada AG Seeks Order to Block Illegal Tariffs
Summary
Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford has filed a lawsuit seeking a court order to block tariffs imposed by the Trump administration, which the AG's office deems illegal and harmful to Nevada businesses and consumers. The action aims to protect the state's economy from the negative impacts of these trade policies.
What changed
The Nevada Attorney General's office has initiated legal action to challenge and block federal tariffs, alleging they are illegal and detrimental to the state's economy. The lawsuit specifically targets trade policies enacted by the Trump administration, arguing they impose undue burdens on Nevada businesses and consumers. The AG's office is seeking a court order to halt the enforcement of these tariffs.
This action signals a significant intervention by a state-level authority against federal trade policy. Businesses in Nevada, particularly those involved in importing or exporting, may be directly impacted by the outcome of this litigation. Compliance officers should monitor the progress of this case, as a successful challenge could lead to the removal or modification of existing tariffs, potentially affecting supply chains, pricing, and import/export strategies. The AG's office is acting to protect state interests, highlighting potential conflicts between federal trade actions and state economic well-being.
What to do next
- Monitor litigation progress regarding federal tariffs.
- Assess potential impact of tariff changes on import/export operations.
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Attorney General Ford Seeks Court Order to Stop the Trump Administration’s Illegal Tariffs
Joins Motion Filed by 24 Attorneys General to Halt Illegal Tariffs that are Increasing Prices and Inflicting Chaos on the American Economy
Mar. 13, 2026
Carson City, NV – Today, Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford joined a coalition of attorneys general in filing a motion to block implementation of President Trump’s latest efforts to impose illegal tariffs on products purchased by American consumers and businesses. The motion asks for summary judgment or alternatively, a preliminary injunction.
“These tariffs are not abstract policy decisions. They are price increases that Nevada families and businesses will feel every day,” said Attorney General Ford. “The law is clear, and the president cannot stretch statutes beyond their limits to justify sweeping tariffs. We are asking the court to halt this unlawful action and protect Nevadans from unnecessary economic harm.”
For more than a year, President Trump has unlawfully attempted to impose tariffs on essential goods purchased by American consumers and businesses. Initially, the President invoked the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, but the Supreme Court ruled those tariffs were unlawful.
The President is now attempting to use a different law that has never been used before (Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974) and has imposed 10 percent tariffs on most products worldwide, apparently in response to trade deficits. But those tariffs are illegal, too. Section 122 allows tariffs only when there are “large and serious balance-of-payment deficits,” but no such thing exists. A trade deficit is not a balance-of-payment deficit.
Today’s motion asks the U.S. Court of International Trade to order federal agencies to stop collecting the latest round of illegal tariffs. Economic analysis submitted to the court shows that state governments in the 24 plaintiff states stand to pay at least $748 million per year in additional costs due to the tariffs. Additionally, a recent analysis by researchers at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York concluded that nearly 90 percent of the costs of tariffs last year were paid by American consumers and businesses.
The case is entitled State of Oregon, et al., v. Trump, et al. (Case No. 1:26-cv-01472-3JP) and is pending before a three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT). The court has scheduled in-person oral argument on the states’ motion for 10:00 a.m. EDT on Friday, April 10, 2026, in its ceremonial courtroom in New York City.
Attorney General Ford joins the case led by Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield, Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes, California Attorney General Rob Bonta, and New York Attorney General Letitia James. Also joining the lawsuit are the attorneys general of Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, and the Governors of Kentucky and Pennsylvania.
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