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Where Judy Chu stands on Congressional control of tariffs and trade powers

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Judy Chu

CA-28 · U.S. House

Where they stand

On February 20, 2026, Judy Chu said the challenged tariffs lacked legal authority and had harmed families, small businesses, and relationships with close allies.

Position details

  • Protect allies and trade agreements from emergency tariffs

    Supports

    Judy Chu supported protecting allies and trade agreements from emergency tariffs, stating on February 20, 2026, that the challenged tariffs strained relationships with close allies.

    The statement identifies harm to relationships with close allies but does not specify rules for all allies, trade agreements, or future emergency tariffs. Evidence: ose_a3c59d5aa2f74895a50c5cf9.

  • Do not let emergency economic powers become tariff powers

    Supports

    Judy Chu supported not allowing emergency economic powers to become tariff powers, stating on February 20, 2026, that the challenged tariffs lacked legal authority.

    This evidence addresses the asserted emergency authority for the challenged tariffs and does not establish a broader position on all emergency tariff claims. Evidence: ose_a3c59d5aa2f74895a50c5cf9, ose_ad3fc75762b22bf7489f20b2.

  • Stop broad tariffs that raise prices and disrupt businesses

    Supports

    Judy Chu supported stopping broad tariffs that raise prices and disrupt businesses, stating on February 20, 2026, that the tariffs harmed small businesses and American families.

    The statement concerns the challenged tariffs and does not establish a position on every tariff or alternative enforcement tool. Evidence: ose_a3c59d5aa2f74895a50c5cf9.

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  1. What they’ve said· Official congressional website

    Rep chu applauds supreme court decision striking down trumps tariffs

    Donald Trump never had the legal authority to impose his reckless tariffs. This blatant abuse of emergency powers has crushed small businesses, taken money out of American families' pockets, and strained relationships with our closest allies.
  2. What they’ve said· Official congressional website

    Rep judy chu condemns trumps dangerous 100 film tariff threat advocates

    Tariffs will not bring film production back to the United States. Instead, they will provoke retaliation from around the world, devastate our film industry here at home, and jeopardize millions of American jobs.

    Context only — this record does not establish the official’s broader position or motive.

  3. Original cosponsor

    Joined as an original cosponsor.

    H.R. 2888 · Stopping a Rogue President on Trade Act

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Updated Aug 22, 2026