AAF Leaders Respond to SCOTUS Tariff Case Decision

February 20, 2026

In wake of the Supreme Court’s decision in the IEEPA tariff case, AAF’s leaders weighed in:

AAF Founder Vice President Mike Pence:

“Today’s 6-3 ruling by the Supreme Court is a Victory for the American People and a Win for the Separation of Powers enshrined in the Constitution of the United States. In Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trump, our Supreme Court has reaffirmed that the Constitution grants Congress – not the President – the power to tax. American families and American businesses pay American tariffs – not foreign countries. With this decision, American families and businesses can breathe a sigh of relief. I’m proud of the work our organization has done on this case through our robust amicus brief program to advance economic freedom and defend the Constitution. With this historic decision, America can now return to the pursuit of Free Trade with Free Nations under the Constitution of the United States!”

AAF Chairman Marc Short:

“Today’s SCOTUS decision is a major victory for the American people and the constitutional order. The Court rightly affirmed that taxing authority belongs to Congress, not the Executive. We applaud this ruling and will continue our work to ensure that free markets and the rule of law guide America’s economic policy.”

Advancing American Freedom filed an amicus brief in this case supporting the plaintiffs and defending the constitutional separation of powers.