“We’ve said from day one: a president cannot ignore Congress and unilaterally slap tariffs on Americans,” he said. The decision, which comes out of a rightwing supermajority court, rests on a foundational constitutional question: who controls the power to tax? “Our Litigation Task Force fought against President Trump’s unlawful and reckless tariffs every step of the way,” he said. “Democrats will keep fighting to lower costs and hold Trump accountable.”The ruling also drew commentary from some Republicans. “While I’m thankful that the Supreme Court has overturned many of these illegal tariffs, this ruling cannot undo the damage they’ve already caused,” she said.

Source: The Guardian February 20, 2026 22:50 UTC