OKLAHOMA CITY – On Friday, the U.S. Supreme Court, divided 6-3, ruled that most of the sweeping tariffs on goods coming into the United States from around the world put forth by the Trump Administration exceed the President’s authority. 

Rep. Melissa Provenzano, D-Tulsa, lauded the decision as a win for affordability for everyday working Oklahomans. 

“Today's ruling is a win for Oklahomans who are living paycheck to paycheck,” said Provenzano. “It's a win for our small businesses who are seeing their margins narrow because of these tariffs. Costs need to come down for everyone, and Oklahomans need to know that their paychecks will keep up.”

The ruling states these sweeping tariffs were not permitted under a 1977 law called the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA).

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