BYD Slaps Uncle Sam With Lawsuit Over Trump's Tariffs

Holy Crap Lois BYD's Suing Uncle Sam

Alright so check this out. This Chinese company BYD—not to be confused with like BYOB which is my specialty—is suing the U.S. government. Apparently they're not happy with the tariffs that the old President put in place. It's like that time I sued the brewery because they wouldn't give me a lifetime supply of Pawtucket Patriot Ale. Turns out you can't just do that. Who knew? Anyway BYD wants its money back. They're saying Trump used a law all wrong which reminds me of the time I tried to use the self checkout at the supermarket. What a disaster. I kept yelling at the machine asking it where the clammies are.

IEEPA? More Like I EEK PAIN IN THE BUTT

This lawsuit revolves around something called the International Emergency Economic Powers Act or IEEPA. Sounds like a Star Wars villain doesn't it? Anyway BYD's saying that this law doesn't allow for tariffs because the word 'tariff' isn't in it and that's like a big deal. It's like if I went to a clam bake and there were no clams. I mean what's the point? It’s a bit of a gamble for the car maker as seen in the Bitcoin Bloodbath Investors Reassess Crypto's True Grit.

Supreme Court Shenanigans

Now get this the Supreme Court is also involved. They're deciding if these tariffs are even legal. It's taking them a while which is not surprising. You know like when I'm trying to figure out how to use the TV remote. All those buttons… It's like where's the 'watch the boob tube' button? Anyway this is a huge deal for everyone even those of us who just want to watch TV and eat chicken wings.

Protecting the Bottom Line. Giggity.

BYD says they had to file this lawsuit to protect their ability to get a refund. They don't sell cars here but they do sell buses and batteries and stuff. Apparently they've got a plant in California with 750 workers. So it's not like they're some small time operation. It’s like when I try to explain to Lois why I need to buy another video game. It's about "protecting my leisure time," which is you know basically the same thing.

Trump's Car Concerns and the Chinese Menace

So the former President was worried about Chinese cars messing with the U.S. auto industry. But he also said he'd welcome Chinese companies building cars here. Talk about mixed messages am I right? It's like when I try to tell Meg I love her while simultaneously making fun of her. It never goes well. Anyway this whole thing is a mess. But hey at least it's entertaining.

More Drama Than a Soap Opera

This case is going down in the U.S. Court of International Trade in New York. So if you're into boring legal stuff you can follow it. Me? I'd rather watch the chickens fight in the backyard. But hey to each their own. Just remember folks when life gives you lemons throw them at someone you don't like. Or you know make lemonade. Whatever floats your boat. Giggity.