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Supreme Court Declares Trump's Tariffs Unconstitutional, Leaders React

2/21/2026

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New York Attorney General Letitia James applauded the Supreme Court ruling that U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs were unconstitutional for lacking congressional approval.
Business leaders echoed the sentiment, noting tariffs raised costs for families and businesses.
U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer (D-NY) called for an end to Trump's "reckless trade war."
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) said families have already lost thousands and urged tariff removal and reimbursement.

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New York Attorney General Letitia James applauded the Supreme Court ruling that U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs were unconstitutional for lacking congressional approval.
Business leaders echoed the sentiment, noting tariffs raised costs for families and businesses.
U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer (D-NY) called for an end to Trump's "reckless trade war."
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) said families have already lost thousands and urged tariff removal and reimbursement.