FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 21, 2026 — Badlands, ND
Roosevelt 2028 Applauds Supreme Court Decision on Tariffs, Calls for Fair Trade
The Roosevelt 2028 campaign today released a statement following the Supreme Court's ruling that limited the scope of President Trump's tariff agenda. The campaign sees the decision as a positive step toward dismantling protectionist policies that harm American consumers and stifle economic growth.
"This decision is a victory for American workers and businesses," stated a spokesperson for the Roosevelt 2028 campaign. "For too long, we've seen misguided trade policies prioritize special interests over the needs of everyday Americans. This ruling is a chance to move towards a more balanced and equitable trade system."
The campaign emphasized Theodore Roosevelt's commitment to fair play and opportunity for all, drawing parallels to the historic Square Deal. Roosevelt himself once proclaimed, "I believe in a Square Deal. Not merely that I stand for fair play under the present rules of the game, but that I stand for having those rules changed so as to work for a more substantial equality of opportunity." The Roosevelt 2028 platform seeks to build on this legacy with a Square Deal for the Digital Age.
The Square Deal for the Digital Age platform outlines a comprehensive approach to trade that prioritizes fair competition, the protection of intellectual property, and the creation of jobs in emerging industries. It champions trade agreements that benefit American workers and businesses, while also ensuring that environmental and labor standards are upheld.
"We cannot retreat into isolationism," the spokesperson continued. "We must engage with the world economy, but we must do so strategically, and with a focus on creating opportunities for all Americans. A modern Square Deal means ensuring that our trade policies reflect our values and promote shared prosperity."
The Roosevelt 2028 campaign believes that the Supreme Court decision presents an opportunity to re-evaluate current trade practices and work towards a more sustainable and equitable global economic system. The campaign will continue to advocate for policies that support American innovation, promote fair competition, and create a level playing field for workers.
Theodore Roosevelt also said "Far better it is to dare mighty things, to win glorious triumphs, even though checkered by failure, than to take rank with those poor spirits who neither enjoy much nor suffer much, because they live in the gray twilight that knows not victory nor defeat." The Roosevelt 2028 campaign intends to dare mighty things.
The campaign calls on Congress to work in a bipartisan manner to develop comprehensive trade policies that reflect the needs of the 21st century.
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