Business groups warn new China tariffs could face legal challenges

Proposed tariffs on $200 billion worth of Chinese goods will not only hurt consumers and fail to change Beijing’s behavior -- they could also be illegal, major industry groups said this week. “We are skeptical the $200 billion tariffs will be upheld in court if challenged,” Gary Shapiro, CEO and president of the Consumer Technology Association, said in a statement on Friday. President Trump has imposed tariffs on $50 billion worth of Chinese goods using his authority under the Trade...