National Urban League Applauds Supreme Court Decision Striking Down Unlawfully-Imposed Tarriffs

NEW YORK (February 20, 2026) —National Urban League President and CEO Marc H. Morial issued the following statement in response to the Supreme Court Decision on tariffs:

"Today’s Supreme Court decision striking down the Trump administration's unlawfully imposed tariffs is a welcome affirmation of constitutional balance and a meaningful step toward protecting the economic well‑being of America’s working families.

"The decision is a long-overdue sign that the Court has reasserted its independence and will not act as a rubber-stamp for the administration in every case.

"For more than a year, the National Urban League has emphasized that these tariffs are regressive taxes that fall hardest on everyday Americans. They have driven up prices on essential goods, disrupted supply chains, and deepened the economic anxieties already felt in communities across the nation.

"Americans have confronted higher costs for basic necessities, from groceries to personal care items, as tariff policies strained global shipping routes and contributed to severe shortages. These burdens are not borne equally. Tariff‑driven price increases disproportionately harm Black Americans and other marginalized communities, who already face higher cost burdens and narrower financial margins. Policies that raise household expenses without improving wages only widen our nation’s economic divide.

"By overturning these unauthorized tariffs, the Supreme Court has restored a measure of stability and predictability. The ruling will help ease inflationary pressures, improve access to essential goods, and reinforce the principle that major economic actions must be grounded firmly in law and carried out with transparency and accountability. It also opens the door for more thoughtful, equitable approaches to trade and economic policy—approaches that prioritize working families rather than placing new burdens upon them.

"The National Urban League remains committed to advocating for economic fairness and policies that strengthen the financial health of America’s most vulnerable communities. Today’s decision is a constructive step forward in that ongoing effort."