Wisconsin state capital in Madison. PC: Fox 11 Online
(WTAQ-WLUK) — Wisconsin’s congressional delegation is reacting to the U.S. Supreme Court decision striking down President Donald Trump’s emergency tariffs.
The 6-3 decision held that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) does not authorize the imposition of tariffs during peacetime without clear congressional authorization, reaffirming that tariff powers belong to Congress.
Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wisconsin, said by not reaching a unanimous decision, the court “created a HUGE mess.”
The tariff case cried out for a unanimous decision. However, both sides made reasonable arguments leading to a split decision. In the end, SCOTUS decided nothing and created a HUGE mess.
But the underlying mess is created by sloppy congressional language in bills that are not… https://t.co/gAwdbmBeMN
— Senator Ron Johnson (@SenRonJohnson) February 20, 2026
Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisconsin, said the decision “rein(s) in this lawless president and slap(s) down his out-of-control tariffs.”
My statement on the Supreme Court striking down President Trump’s reckless and damaging trade war: pic.twitter.com/VzkTADkU0Y
— Sen. Tammy Baldwin (@SenatorBaldwin) February 20, 2026
U.S. Rep. Tony Wied, R-8th District, called the ruling disappointing, but said Trump has other tools he can use.
The Supreme Court’s decision today is a disappointing outcome for anyone who believes in putting American small businesses, farmers, and workers first. For years, our country has been taken advantage of and forced into trade deals that seem fair to every nation except our own. President Trump has been using smart tariffs to negotiate fair trade agreements that benefit our country and protect our workers. While this decision limits the President’s ability to implement tariffs under “presidential” power, he still has many other tools at his disposal to continue pursuing better trade deals and will never stop fighting to put America first.
Trump said in a news conference he’s “absolutely ashamed” of justices who voted to strike down his tariffs, calling the decision “deeply disappointing.”
Information from Sinclair Broadcast Group and The Associated Press was used in this report.
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