On April 8, two sources who are directly familiar with the discussions revealed that the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the largest corporate lobby in the United States, is considering prosecuting the Trump administration to prevent the implementation of the new tariff policy that the president plans to take effect on Wednesday, Fortune reported. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce represents millions of U.S. large and small businesses, but its funds come mainly from industry giants. The Chamber is weighing the possibility of resorting to the courts to take action by some of its largest members. The move will effectively provide protection for companies that worry about the impact of tariffs on their businesses but fear publicly criticizing the president's trade policy will cause presidential anger.

Other organizations may also file a lawsuit with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, sources said. CEOs of many large companies have been reluctant to publicly oppose tariffs, fearing that the president and his most outspoken supporters will retaliate against their businesses. "No one wants to be a target" is a common saying. Through trade organizations like the American Chamber of Commerce, companies can fight back against government policies without risk. "If you're afraid to act on your own, you need to force your industry organizations to take a more confrontational stance than they want, and industry organizations are no longer just tools to quietly mitigate policy making. They can be a vehicle," Sean West, a global affairs expert, told the interview.