Trump Slams Oklahoma Gov. Stitt After Supreme Court Kills Tariffs
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt publicly split with President Donald Trump over tariffs after the Supreme Court struck down Trump’s emergency trade actions.
The ruling landed the same day Trump met with U.S. governors at the White House, intensifying friction inside the Republican Party.
According to CBS News, Stitt criticized the use of emergency powers to impose tariffs, arguing they operate as hidden taxes on consumers and businesses. The Supreme Court limited the administration’s authority under the emergency statute used to justify the tariffs.
Trump responded critically during remarks surrounding the governors meeting, signaling frustration with Stitt’s position.
“It’s not good policy to tax your own people through tariffs,” Stitt said on CBS’ “The Takeout.”
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The disagreement also extended beyond trade. CBS reported that tensions included questions over National Guard authority and the balance of federal and state control, raising broader constitutional implications.
The clash matters because it underscores divisions among Republicans over executive power, trade strategy, and states’ rights. With the Supreme Court narrowing emergency authority, future administrations may face tighter constraints when attempting sweeping economic actions without congressional approval.
The White House has not indicated whether it will pursue alternative trade mechanisms or seek legislative backing.
Further response from other governors — and potential congressional reaction — is expected as the policy fight unfolds.
The dispute signals a widening debate over presidential power ahead of the next policy cycle.