US food importer sues Trump over 50 percent tariffs on Canadian goods

The lawsuit argues Trump bypassed Congress and misused a century-old law to impose sweeping tariffs on Canadian imports.A US food importer is suing US President Donald Trump over his 50 percent tariffs on Canadian goods, arguing he lacks the legal authority to impose sweeping tariffs without congressional approval.Gellert Global Group, a New Jersey-based company that imports Canadian cheese, filed the lawsuit on Tuesday in the US Court of International Trade in New York.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemslist 1 of 4US ban on $1bn of Canadian goods takes effect in Trump’s latest retaliationlist 2 of 4Canada to fast track oil pipeline meant to diversify economy away from USlist 3 of 4Alberta rejects separation referendum: What’s next for Canadian province?list 4 of 4‘You have to sacrifice’: Trump voters stay loyal as US midterms approachend of listThe company says the tariffs are driving up its costs and disrupting its relationships with suppliers on both sides of the border. Between September 16 and October 11, Gellert had paid more than $520,000 in duties, according to the complaint.“Gellert Global Group has spent generations building trusted relationships with suppliers, customers...