According to Ibtimes, five small businesses in the United States have filed a lawsuit in the U.S. Court of International Trade challenging President Trump's recent imposition of sweeping import tariffs. The lawsuit, represented by the nonpartisan Center for Liberty and Justice, accuses Trump of overstepping his authority and illegally seizing the power of Congress to levy taxes, and questions the justification of treating the trade deficit as a national emergency. The plaintiffs, who come from a variety of states and industries, including New York liquor importers and Vermont bicycle apparel brands, say the tariffs have caused severe financial stress. The lawsuit asks the court to block the implementation of the tariffs and affirm that the president has no authority to unilaterally impose such measures. The White House argues that the tariffs are designed to protect American businesses and workers and address the chronic trade deficit.