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02/20/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 02/20/2026 15:04

Statement from AG Jennings and Gov. Meyer on victory over Trump tariffs at SCOTUS

Statement from AG Jennings and Gov. Meyer on victory over Trump tariffs at SCOTUS

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Office of Impact Litigation | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, February 20, 2026



Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings and Governor Matt Meyer issued the following statements in response to news of the U.S. Supreme Court striking down the Trump Administration's International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) tariffs:
"The court's ruling is a decisive victory for the rule of law, for common sense, and for affordability," said Attorney General Kathy Jennings. "It affirms what we knew all along: the disastrous "emergency" tariffs were completely illegal. The power of the purse rests with Congress, not the president - and it also means that working families will no longer be forced to pay an extra $1,000 in taxes according to the President's daily mood."
"Trump's unilateral decision to raise the cost of goods on Americans was struck down by the Supreme Court today and we couldn't be more grateful for Attorney General Jennings' for her leadership on behalf of Delawareans, and her tireless advocacy fighting to bring costs down and make life more affordable for all Americans," said Governor Matt Meyer.

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