Tariffs are taxes on imported goods used to protect domestic industries or generate revenue. The debate centers on their economic impact. Some support tariffs to protect local jobs and industries from foreign competition, while others argue they raise prices for consumers and disrupt global trade, favoring free trade and minimal government intervention.
On tariffs, VoteSee scores every member of Congress on a spectrum from Conditional Support for Tariffs (Particularly to protect domestic industries and jobs, especially in sectors vulnerable to foreign competition) to Complete Support for Tariffs (Support tariffs to protect domestic industries and reduce dependence on foreign goods, especially from countries like China), based on their actual votes.
Where the Parties Stand on Tariffs
Democrats score 41/100 on average (204 members scored).
Independents score 34/100 on average (3 members scored).
Republicans score 38/100 on average (224 members scored).
Strongest Voices for Conditional Support for Tariffs
To provide for the reform and continuation of agricultural and other programs of the Department of Agriculture through fiscal year 2031, and for other purposes. (April 30, 2026)
To extend duty-free treatment provided with respect to imports from Haiti under the Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act, and for other purposes. (January 13, 2026)
A joint resolution terminating the national emergency declared to impose global tariffs. (October 30, 2025)
A joint resolution terminating the national emergency declared to impose duties on articles imported from Canada. (October 29, 2025)
A joint resolution terminating the national emergency declared to impose duties on articles imported from Brazil. (October 28, 2025)