SUPREME COURT TARIFF DECISION

On 2026-02-25, Representative Marcy Kaptur (D-OH-9) delivered a floor speech titled "SUPREME COURT TARIFF DECISION" in the House. The speech addressed trade policy and also covered veterans affairs, agriculture.

SUPREME COURT TARIFF DECISION

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 37 (Wednesday, February 25, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 37 (Wednesday, February 25, 2026)] [House] [Page H2308] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SUPREME COURT TARIFF DECISION (Ms. KAPTUR asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.) Ms. KAPTUR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today and every day on behalf of the people of northwestern Ohio: farmers, factory workers, small business owners, nurses, veterans, and retirees. They carry the heavy burden of President Trump's reckless trade war. Tariffs hit our region harder than almost anywhere in our country. Why? We make and grow America. Our soybean growers saw foreign markets slam shut and prices tumble, all because the President acted carelessly. Many are still waiting to be made whole as export markets vanish. Our manufacturers, from steel processors to auto suppliers, are writing off huge losses, paying more on parts for materials, squeezing margins, and laying off workers. Small retailers, restaurants, and childcare centers face higher costs they cannot absorb. Every family pays more at the checkout counter, and tariffs and reckless trade wars raise prices. The Supreme Court affirmed that our Constitution still matters and President Trump overstepped his authority. These policies must be thoughtful, and Americans deserve stable markets and leadership that fights for our producers and workers. ____________________