Nebraska’s all-GOP federal delegation talks Trump tariff ruling

U.S. Supreme Court struck major blow to Trump’s trade agenda, but many imports still subject to steep tariffs.

By: Juan Salinas II

Outlets: Nebraska Examiner

Published: February 20, 2026

Words: 827

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 5 days ago

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LINCOLN — Nebraska’s all-Republican congressional delegation split on the U.S. Supreme Court ruling over President Donald Trump’s tariffs on many imported items.

On Friday, the U.S. Supreme Court dealt a major blow to Trump’s trade agenda, ruling that the tariffs he had issued under the International Economic Emergency Powers Act are illegal. In a 6-3 decision authored by Chief Justice John Roberts, the court said Congress holds the power to tax.

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