Himes Statement on Supreme Court Tariff Ruling

Bridgeport, CT-Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04) today released the following statement:

"Last week, Congress voted to reclaim its authority on tariffs against Canada and today, the Supreme Court validated what we've known for almost a year - that the President's sweeping tariffs were a gross abuse of the law. This ruling is an important reminder that the President does not possess absolute economic authority, and that the other two branches of government will continue to serve as checks on his power. While today's decision took far too long, Americans will no longer have to shoulder the economic burden of Donald Trump's petty grievances. I also hope that this ruling will help to stabilize the United States economy and restore some trust among our international partners that our trade relationship does not rest solely on the whims of a volatile and vengeful leader."

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