WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court has struck down President Donald Trump’s far-reaching global tariffs, handing him a significant loss on an issue crucial to his economic agenda. Friday’s 6-3 decision centers on tariffs he unilaterally imposed under an emergency powers law, including the sweeping “reciprocal” tariffs levied on nearly every other country. The Republican president has called the case one of the most important in U.S. history and said a ruling against him would be an economic body blow to the country. But legal opposition crossed the political spectrum, including libertarian and pro-business groups typically aligned with the GOP. Administration officials have said they expect to keep the tariff framework in place under other authorities.
Responses from agriculture groups and policy makers:
National Farmers Union President Rob Larew issued the following statement regarding the U.S. Supreme Court decision on tariff authorities: “We appreciate the Court providing clarity on tariff authority. However, many family farmers and ranchers have already felt the consequences of this tariff agenda. Over the past year, tariffs have raised input costs, disrupted export markets and triggered retaliation against U.S. agricultural goods. In an already fragile farm economy, uncertainty has hit family operations hardest. We urge the administration not to pursue similar tariffs under other authorities, and we call on Congress to exercise its oversight role to ensure trade policy supports—not undermines—America’s family farmers and ranchers.”
U.S. House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig (MN-02) released the following statement in response to the Supreme Court’s decision: “Tariffs have wreaked havoc on the American economy by driving up the price of everyday goods for hardworking Americans and businesses. They’ve been especially disruptive for our growers, producers and ranchers who have been suffering under the weight of high input costs and lost market access. While I applaud the Supreme Court for reigning in the president’s power to issue tariffs by decree, I fear these tariffs have already caused lasting damage to farm country. While Trump promised to deliver a ‘Golden Age’ for agriculture, his tariffs cost our farmers billions in lost revenue and handed our export markets to agricultural competitors like Argentina and Brazil. These losses will take years to recover from. Congress must provide struggling farmers and families with meaningful relief, and the Agriculture Committee should prioritize helping American farmers survive by focusing on a truly bipartisan farm bill that addresses the current challenges our growers are facing.” In January 2026, Ranking Member Craig and fellow Democrats introduced the Farm and Family Relief Act (H.R.7206), which would repeal the president’s executive order deploying tariffs under IEEPA, in addition to providing necessary aid to American farmers and people struggling to afford food due to his trade wars.
American Soybean Association President and Ohio farmer Scott Metzger: “The case at the Supreme Court has been closely followed by soybean farmers who have seen the cost of inputs rise over the past year due to tariffs. U.S. soybean growers are reliant upon imports for critical farming tools like fertilizer, seeds, pesticides, and agriculture equipment. Moving forward, certainty and dependable market access are essential for U.S. soy to remain competitive globally. Because farmers are caught in a cost-price squeeze and ag input costs remain high, we urge the President to refrain from imposing tariffs on agricultural inputs using other authorities. We look forward to working with the Trump Administration and Congress to strengthen market opportunities and support a stable farm economy for generations to come.”
Farmers for Free Trade Executive Director Brian Kuehl: “Today’s Supreme Court decision is an important step toward restoring predictability and the rule of law in American trade policy. Tariffs imposed under IEEPA have been devastating for American farmers, driving up costs for inputs like fertilizer, equipment, and parts while triggering retaliatory tariffs that cut off critical export markets. Farmers have been caught in the crossfire, paying more for what they need while losing access to the customers they depend on. Despite today’s ruling, we remain deeply concerned that the administration will reimpose tariffs through other means. Any new approach would likely invite the same retaliation from our trading partners that has already caused so much damage to American farmers. Tariffs hurt farmers on both ends, raising what they pay and reducing where they can sell. The focus now must be on restoring stable trade relationships and expanding market access for American agricultural products, not finding new ways to harm farmers with tariffs. We urge the administration to work with Congress on comprehensive trade solutions that open markets rather than close them, and to resist the temptation to replace one problematic tariff authority with another. American farmers are the most productive in the world, but they need access to markets, not more barriers and retaliation.”
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