politics
February 23, 2026
Congress contemplates its role on tariffs after Supreme Court decision
Some congressional Republicans had already cooled to the president's trade policy before the Supreme Court decision on Friday.
TL;DR
- The Supreme Court's decision limiting President Trump's tariffs is a major setback for his trade agenda.
- Congressional opposition to Trump's tariffs is growing, particularly among Republicans, as midterms approach.
- Democrats plan to block any attempts to extend Trump's tariff policies.
- New tariffs issued by Trump under a different statute could lead to unpopular votes for Republicans.
- Some Republicans view the Supreme Court decision and congressional votes as wins for checks and balances.
- Political consequences exist for Republicans who defy the president on tariffs, as seen with Trump withdrawing support for Rep. Jeff Hurd.
- Bipartisan efforts are underway in Congress to reassert legislative authority over tariffs.
- The effectiveness of these legislative efforts is uncertain, especially with Democrats in the minority.
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