WASHINGTON STATE — Gov. Bob Ferguson is backing a multi-state lawsuit to try to block President Donald Trump's tariffs.

He made the announcement at a news conference on Wednesday with support from port workers and lawmakers, though the move is garnering criticism from some Republicans.

“If the cranes are down, we’re working. If the cranes are up, we’re not working. And, you can see from Seattle here today, no cranes are working,” International Longshore Warehouse Union Local 19 President Mark Elverston told KOMO News.

The longshoremen's union president explained that many businesses aren't buying from China, Canada, or Mexico amid the trade war and flip-flopping tariff rates.

“What’s been the impact on your day-to-day?” KOMO News' Jackie Kent asked.

“Not knowing. It’s tough to get up

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