Montco Lawmaker Demands $170M Refund From Trump Tariffs

EASTERN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, PA — State Sen. Art Haywood has sent The White House a letter demanding a $170 million refund for his communities from the Trump Administration's tariffs.

On Monday, Haywood's letter to President Donald Trump addressed the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision on the tariffs.

"The Supreme Court confirmed what the American people already knew — your administration's tariffs were illegally implemented without the support of Congress or the
voters. Our communities paid the price," Haywood said. "Thus, on behalf of the people of Pennsylvania State Senate District 4, I demand a refund of $1,700 for every family in my district."

Haywood said his district has about 100,000 households, bringing the total amount owed to residents to $170 million.

Haywood's district covers Abington and Cheltenham townships, Jenkintown, Elkins Park, Glenside, Lower and Upper Moreland, and a part of Upper Dublin Township.

"This letter stands as an official notice that compensation is owed to the people of my district," the Democratic senator said. "If you do not comply, I will pursue further action."