25 states sue Trump over Section 301 forced-labor tariffs

Twenty-five states have filed a lawsuit against Donald Trump regarding Section 301 forced-labor tariffs. The legal action claims that these specific tariffs serve as a pretext to replace previous ones. This judicial challenge follows recent press briefings held by the U.S. President at the White House in Washington, D.C., on February 20, 2026. The states are now contesting the legality and the underlying motivations behind the implementation of these trade measures.