Krishnamoorthi Applauds Supreme Court Ruling Striking Down Trump’s Illegal Tariffs That Raised Costs for Americans

SCHAUMBURG, IL — Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (IL-08) released the following statement after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that President Donald Trump’s use of emergency powers to impose blanket tariffs was illegal. Krishnamoorthi joined a bipartisan amicus brief urging the Court to reject the policy, warning it would increase costs for American families, small businesses, and manufacturers.

“Today’s Supreme Court ruling striking down Donald Trump’s blanket tariffs makes clear that he illegally abused his emergency powers to drive up costs for American families, small businesses, and manufacturers. That’s why I joined an amicus brief challenging this reckless policy, as Americans were forced to pay more for everyday goods while Trump bypassed Congress, strained our alliances, and failed to counter abuses by adversaries like the Chinese Communist Party. Effective trade policy requires working with our partners on targeted strategies that put American workers, families, and businesses first, not illegal blanket tariffs that start trade wars and raise costs.”