Andrea Joy Campbell
Role at the time: Massachusetts attorney general
Condemned
Statement summary
Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell opposed the new tariffs as unlawful costs passed on to consumers. She said she would use available legal tools to lower costs and support businesses navigating the administration's economic policies.
“the Trump Administration is again implementing unlawful tariffs that will ultimately be passed on to consumers”
Read the official statement (opens in a new tab)AG Campbell Sues Trump Administration To Stop Illegal TariffsAugust 3 release, quotation attributed to AG Campbell
The release announced Campbell's second tariff lawsuit and identified the latest Section 301 duties as its subject. Campbell pledged to use available tools to reduce costs and support Massachusetts businesses. The release challenged the administration's authority and investigation.
Why we used this label
Relative to the new Section 301 tariffs, Campbell criticizes both their legality and their consumer costs. This directly rejects the action.