Motion (McOsker – Yaroslavsky) relative to the impact of federal tariff actions on the economic stability, international trade infrastructure, and role of the City of Los Angeles as a gateway for global commerce.

This motion by Councilmembers McOsker and Yaroslavsky requests the City Attorney to report on the legal status and implications of federal tariff actions, particularly those impacting the Port of Los Angeles (POLA). The motion highlights that federal executive orders imposing tariffs, allegedly under emergency powers, have significant local consequences for port operations, cargo volumes, supply chains, employment, and City revenues.

Key areas for the City Attorney's report include:

• Current legal status: An update on cases like V.O.S. Selections, Inc. v. United States and Oregon v. United States Department of Homeland Security, including their procedural posture, key legal issues, and anticipated timelines, especially concerning potential Supreme Court involvement.
• Implications for Los Angeles: An analysis of how these federal actions and related litigation affect POLA operations, cargo volumes, supply-chain reliability, employment, and municipal revenues.
• Recommended actions: Suggestions for City actions, advocacy positions, or coordination with other governmental partners to mitigate the negative impacts on the City's economic stability and its role in global commerce.