An Arizona tour company is suing the federal government, arguing that the higher fees being imposed on international travelers at national parks are unlawful and bad for business.
In January, the National Park Service, under an executive order from President Donald Trump, hiked the fees for visiting international tourists. Now in addition to normal park fees, those tourists would have to pay $100 extra or buy a $250 annual pass.
The company, Across Arizona Tours, provides guided excursions to different landmarks within the state like Grand Canyon National Park. It argues in the lawsuit that the National Park Service has “no inherent authority to impose fees.” And neither does the executive branch.
The company says the fees have harmed its business by discouraging international tourists.
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