25 US states, nearly all led by Democrats, sued US President Donald Trump's administration yesterday over wide-ranging tariffs, arguing that the president had exceeded his authority in imposing the new levies on dozens of countries.

Twenty-five US states, nearly all led by Democrats, sued US President Donald Trump's administration yesterday over wide-ranging tariffs.

A group of 25 Democratic-led US states has sued over Donald Trump's new Section 301 tariffs on 60 trading partners, including India. The case opens another legal battle over the White House's use of trade law after earlier tariff setbacks in court.