Supreme Court Tariff Decision

Floor Speech

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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.

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