New Delhi, Aug. 4 -- A group of 25 Democratic-led states has filed a lawsuit against President Donald Trump's revised tariff regime, which includes a 10% duty on imports from India, arguing that the levies are illegal and will raise costs for consumers and businesses. The lawsuit, filed in the US Court of International Trade, seeks to block tariffs imposed on 60 economies.

Last month, the US imposed a fresh round of tariffs ranging from 10% to 12% on these 60 countries, citing concerns over forced labour. The new tariff replaces the 10% global levies that expired on July 24.

India, along with 16 other countries, faces a 10% tariff rate. Earlier, the US had proposed a 12.5 per cent tariff rate on India. The reprieve came after India amen...