02/22/2026
INDA President & CEO Tony Fragnito issued the following statement on the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling regarding the Trump Administration’s use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act to implement tariffs:
“Friday’s Supreme Court decision underscores the importance of a transparent and targeted approach to U.S. trade policy. Predictable and proportionate trade measures provide stability necessary for continued investment and innovation across U.S. manufacturing.”
“The nonwovens industry depends on reliable supply chains and a rules-based trading framework to produce essential products used in healthcare, filtration, transportation, and hygiene applications,” Fragnito continued. “Broad or unpredictable tariffs can raise input costs and disrupt key operations. INDA encourages the Administration to work collaboratively with U.S. allies to confront unfair trade practices while keeping critical raw materials and markets open.”
“A balanced trade approach that strengthens manufacturing competitiveness and fosters international cooperation will help sustain the growth and resilience of the nonwovens industry and the broader U.S. economy.”
