(JAMESTOWN, ND and ST. PAUL, MN) — As we continue to see reaction pour in to the Supreme Court decision on tariffs and President Trump’s reaction in a midday press conference, leaders from regional agriculture groups are weighing in.
North Dakota Farmers Union President Matt Perdue welcomed today’s Supreme Court decision that overturns the Administration’s use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose tariffs.
“The Supreme Court’s decision affirms that Congress, not the executive branch, has the authority to impose tariffs,” according to Perdue. “Over the past year, trade disputes with key partners have created major headwinds for family farmers and ranchers. Today’s decision should restore some market stability and reduce input cost pressures. We urge the Administration and Congress to work together on trade policies that prioritize market access and lower input costs. As they work to stabilize those relationships, we also need to take care of business here at home. We will continue to work with Congress to complete the farm bill, grow domestic market opportunities and strengthen competition in the markets we buy from and sell to.”
The Minnesota Farmers Union also applauded the Supreme Court decision on Friday.
“Unnecessary trade wars caused by the President’s tariffs have helped create a crisis in farm country with farmers facing a double squeeze of low commodity prices and high input costs due to these tariffs,” said Minnesota Farmers Union (MFU) President Gary Wertish. “Today’s Supreme Court ruling is a first step in restoring certainty in our agricultural economy and reopening markets for farmers, but it will not reverse the immense damage that has already been done. Markets will take time to reopen as we must rebuild trust as a reliable trading partner.”
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