WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal issued text of the following press release:
U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) released (https://www.blumenthal.senate.gov/newsroom/press/release/blumenthal-statement-on-supreme-court-decision-striking-down-trump-tariffs) the following statement today after the Supreme Court ruled that President Donald Trump does not have the unilateral authority to issue sweeping tax hikes on consumer and household necessities in the form of tariffs without Congressional approval:
"This rebuke to Trump is a relief for American families and businesses. The Supreme Court has delivered a serious and absolutely necessary rejection of Trump's lawless trade war. Now, consumers and businesses deserve refunds fo...