February 20, 2026
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STATEMENT FROM SENATOR CHUCK SCHUMER:
“A victory for the wallets of every American consumer. Trump’s illegal tariff tax just collapsed—He tried to govern by decree and stuck families with the bill. Enough chaos. End the trade war.”
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STATEMENT FROM SENATOR GIlLIBRAND:
“The Supreme Court confirmed today that beyond just being reckless and vindictive, President Trump’s tariff scheme was also unconstitutional. The president bypassed Congress, hiking prices on everyday goods and crushing family budgets and local businesses across America. These tariffs are a hidden tax on you, paid by hardworking Americans, not foreign countries. Families in New York have already seen their costs go up by $4,200 because of the Trump Tariff Tax and can’t afford any more financial strain. I urge President Trump to respect this ruling, reimburse our small businesses for these illegal taxes, end these harmful tariffs immediately, and focus on lowering the cost of living for American families.”
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FROM GOVERNOR KATHY HOCHUL:
“The Supreme Court’s decision is clear. These tariffs were an unlawful backdoor tax on hardworking families, farmers and small businesses, raising prices on everything from groceries to building materials.
“We stood up to these reckless policies because New Yorkers were paying the price, and today the Court agreed. My administration will keep fighting to protect New Yorkers and make sure Washington helps — not hurts — the people we serve.”
