Recently, in a stunning victory against Trump, the Supreme Court struck down his illegal tariffs. The victory was even sweeter as the lead plaintiff in the court case, Learning Resources, was a small family business selling educational toys. The company’s motivation, according to the family, was not political but to protect their employees, who were suffering financially from the tariffs.
Learning Resources argued successfully before the Supreme Court that tariffs are a form of taxation without representation. The court agreed with many of the company’s arguments that tariffs implemented under IEEPA are illegal. With its ruling, the court finally acknowledged the key role of Congress in making laws, as well as the primary importance of the Constitution. So it was a decisive win for democracy.
Learning Resources’ website is https://www.learningresources.com, and their educational toys are widely carried by major retailers. As the opposite of boycotting, please demonstrate your consumer power and buy from small companies like Learning Resources who fight to make a difference.