United States Senate Democrats
02/20/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 02/20/2026 13:02
Leader Schumer Statement Following SCOTUS Decision To Strike Down Donald Trump’s Illegal, Chaotic, And Economically Disastrous Tariffs
New York, N.Y. - Today, Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) released the following statement after the Supreme Court ruled that Donald Trump did not have the authority to continue his global trade war:
"This is a win for the wallets of every American consumer.
"Trump's chaotic and illegal tariff tax made life more expensive and our economy more unstable. Families paid more. Small businesses and farmers got squeezed. Markets swung wildly.
"We've said from day one: a president cannot ignore Congress and unilaterally slap tariffs on Americans. That overreach failed.
"Now Trump should end this reckless trade war for good and finally give families and small businesses the relief they deserve."
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