ARLINGTON, VA – February 20, 2026 – The following statement is attributed to Gary Shapiro, Executive Chair and CEO, Consumer Technology Association (CTA)®:

“Today’s 6-3 Supreme Court decision is a victory for all Americans. By striking down tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), the Court affirmed what our Founding Fathers were so careful to write into our Constitution: the power to tax Americans rests with Congress, not the President. Innovation thrives on predictability, and this common-sense decision brings much-needed clarity for American businesses and consumers.

Now, the government must act quickly to refund retailers and importers without red tape or delay. Our leaders should resist the urge to compound the error by turning to new tariff authorities that add more burden and uncertainty for America’s innovators, especially small businesses and startups.

The Consumer Technology Association was proud to lead the way in calling for the Court to clearly return tariff authority to Congress, joining dozens of organizations urging the Court to act decisively. Today’s decision, leaning on the Major Questions Doctrine and a clear reading of Constitutional text, hews closely to the arguments made in CTA’s amicus brief in this case. We applaud this clear step toward restoring balance, accountability, and confidence in the U.S. economy.”

About Consumer Technology Association (CTA)®:

As North America’s largest technology trade association, CTA is the tech sector. Our members are the world’s leading innovators – from startups to global brands – helping support more than 18 million American jobs. CTA owns and produces CES® – the most powerful tech event in the world. Find us at CTA.tech. Follow us @CTAtech.