Sens. Looney & Duff React to Supreme Court Decision on Trump’s Tariffs

HARTFORD — Today, Senate President Martin Looney and Senate Majority Leader Bob Duff issued the following statement in response to the Supreme Court’s 6-3 ruling striking down the vast majority of President Trump’s tariffs as unconstitutional:

“Today, the Supreme Court confirmed what many Americans already knew: the vast majority of President Trump’s tariffs were illegally imposed. These tariffs represented the largest tax increase in over 30 years, costing the average household more than $1,000. We’re pleased that the court had the courage to call Trump’s lawlessness what it is. It’s an encouraging first step, but it’s far from enough. Already, some of the largest corporations are lining up with their hands out for a refund. That money needs to be returned to hardworking Americans, not corporate executives. Meanwhile, ICE is still terrorizing communities, felons are being pardoned for bribery, and the administration is still protecting the identities of who knows how many predators in the Epstein Files. It’s time for the Republicans who control Congress to stop enabling a lawless administration and start standing up for their constituents and upholding basic decency. Today’s ruling was a win for American consumers. Let’s hope it’s the first of many.”

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Contact: Kevin Coughlin | kevin.coughlin@cga.ct.gov | 203-710-0193