Congresswoman McCollum: Supreme Court Sided with Constitution in Striking Down Tariff Authority

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Betty McCollum issued the following statement on Friday in response to the Supreme Court’s decision to strike down President Trump’s sweeping tariffs:

“Today, the Supreme Court of the United States upheld the Constitution and Article I, which gives Congress the authority to set tariffs, and stops President Trump’s illegal and reckless attempt to impose his own import taxes. Trump’s tariffs have driven up prices for American families, small businesses, and farmers at a time when they are already feeling the crushing weight of higher costs on essential goods and services.

“I have signed onto numerous amicus briefs reaffirming that the power to impose tariffs belongs with Congress, not the President. The Supreme Court decision today correctly defends Congress’s Article I powers and reins in the President’s unlawful use of emergency authority.

“Not only have Trump’s tariffs driven up costs for Minnesotans, but they also have damaged relationships with our allies. In January, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney gave a rousing speech at the World Economic Forum describing the rupture of a US-Canada relationship that has been destroyed by Trump and his chaotic tariffs. Canada is an ally, a partner, and for many—a good neighbor. I’m so glad this tariff dispute has been settled with our greatest ally. As a Minnesotan, the only friendly disagreements I want to have with our neighbors to the north are over who’s better at fishing, curling, and hockey.”