MITC - Maine International Trade Center
02/20/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 02/20/2026 22:37
What the Supreme Court tariff decision means for Maine
What the Supreme Court tariff decision means for Maine
- February 20, 2026
In a consequential decision for Maine, the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that President Donald Trump cannot use the International Emergency Economic Powers Act to impose sweeping tariffs.
Many of the products Maine imports from Canada, its largest trading partner, are exempted from Trump's tariffs because they are covered in the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement.
Wade Merritt, president of the Maine International Trade Center, said refunds remain a significant concern for the state's businesses.
In a written statement, he advised business owners to "connect with their attorneys, customs brokers, or other qualified experts to keep up with the latest information regarding the refund process."
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