Statement from AG Jennings and Gov. Meyer on victory over Trump tariffs at SCOTUS
Department of Justice | Department of Justice Office of Impact Litigation | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, February 20, 2026
Department of Justice | Department of Justice Office of Impact Litigation | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, February 20, 2026

“The court’s ruling is a decisive victory for the rule of law, for common sense, and for affordability,” said Attorney General Kathy Jennings. “It affirms what we knew all along: the disastrous “emergency” tariffs were completely illegal. The power of the purse rests with Congress, not the president – and it also means that working families will no longer be forced to pay an extra $1,000 in taxes according to the President’s daily mood.”
“Trump’s unilateral decision to raise the cost of goods on Americans was struck down by the Supreme Court today and we couldn’t be more grateful for Attorney General Jennings’ for her leadership on behalf of Delawareans, and her tireless advocacy fighting to bring costs down and make life more affordable for all Americans,” said Governor Matt Meyer.
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Department of Justice | Department of Justice Office of Impact Litigation | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, February 20, 2026

“The court’s ruling is a decisive victory for the rule of law, for common sense, and for affordability,” said Attorney General Kathy Jennings. “It affirms what we knew all along: the disastrous “emergency” tariffs were completely illegal. The power of the purse rests with Congress, not the president – and it also means that working families will no longer be forced to pay an extra $1,000 in taxes according to the President’s daily mood.”
“Trump’s unilateral decision to raise the cost of goods on Americans was struck down by the Supreme Court today and we couldn’t be more grateful for Attorney General Jennings’ for her leadership on behalf of Delawareans, and her tireless advocacy fighting to bring costs down and make life more affordable for all Americans,” said Governor Matt Meyer.
Keep up to date by receiving a daily digest email, around noon, of current news release posts from state agencies on news.delaware.gov.
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