Rep. Sykes: Supreme Court tariff ruling is a win for families
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representative Emilia Sykes (OH-13) welcomed today’s Supreme Court decision that President Trump, nor any future president, can use emergency powers to impose sweeping global tariffs without congressional approval. The ruling restores Congress’s authority over trade policy and offers relief to families and small businesses facing higher prices.
Rep. Sykes chairs the Tariffs, Trade and Strategic Competition Working Group in the bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus. She has pledged to work across party lines to deliver results for the people of Ohio’s 13th Congressional District, including advancing legislation that restores guardrails, prioritizes affordability, and targets unfair trade practices without shifting costs onto consumers.
“This decision is a big win for Ohio families and for the Constitution,” said Rep. Sykes. “No more trade wars through executive shortcuts. We will work across the aisle to lower costs, strengthen supply chains, and protect the jobs that power Northeast Ohio. Congress, not any one president, sets trade policy.”
Previously, Rep. Sykes voted multiple times to end President Trump’s tariffs. She also sent a letter in her role as Vice Chair of the Democratic Women's Caucus (DWC), urging an end to his tariff war and calling for policies that lower everyday costs for women and families.
Today’s ruling opens the door for refunds and relief for businesses and consumers impacted by President Trump’s unlawful tariffs. Americans will no longer bear the brunt of Trump’s national sales taxes.