Summary
Former Senator Sherrod Brown from Ohio wants everyone in the state to get a $1,336 refund check after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled against some of President Donald Trump's tariffs. The court said these tariffs were not allowed under the law, as they were not approved by Congress. Other leaders, like California's Governor Gavin Newsom and Illinois's Governor JB Pritzker, also demand refunds for people affected by these tariffs.
Key Facts
- Former Senator Sherrod Brown proposes a $1,336 refund for each Ohio household.
- The U.S. Supreme Court ruled some of President Trump's tariffs unconstitutional because Congress did not approve them.
- These tariffs aimed to improve U.S. trade but increased prices on many items such as food and electronics.
- The tariffs were imposed using a law that allows presidents special powers during emergencies.
- Brown's proposal comes as he seeks to return to the Senate.
- California and Illinois governors also demand repayments due to the decision against the tariffs.
- President Trump is noted as the first to use the specific emergency law for imposing tariffs.
- The White House has not yet given a timeline for potential refund checks related to these tariffs.
