U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor Statement on SCOTUS Overturning Trump’s Costly Tariffs

“Today is a good day for the American people who deserve relief from Trump’s wallet-busting tariffs. Floridians are grappling with higher prices for groceries, housing, appliances and electric bills – made worse by Trump’s illegal tariffs. Families are paying up to $1700 more per year under the Trump tariffs.

The Supreme Court just confirmed that the President does not have the ability to unilaterally impose costly tariffs. I’ve spoken with families and small business owners across Tampa Bay who have been squeezed by Trump’s import taxes. Republicans in Congress voted last week to keep tariffs and higher costs in place, so I hope that the decision today will lead to significant financial relief for my neighbors. I will do everything to ensure hardworking Tampa Bay families and small business owners get a break.

Democrats will always keep fighting to lower your costs.”