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Rick Scott
FL · U.S. Senate
Use targeted tariffs for unfair trade, not blanket tariffs
SupportsRick Scott supported using tariffs against unfair trade practices and to hold adversaries accountable.
This position is supported by statements dated July 2, 2024, and January 31, 2025; the evidence does not establish views on other tariff policies.
Keep strong presidential tariff power for emergencies and negotiations
SupportsOn January 31, 2025, Rick Scott supported using tariffs as a strategic presidential tool to protect American jobs and U.S. interests and hold adversaries accountable.
This dated statement establishes support at that time; it does not by itself establish a current position.
Protect workers with a pro-worker trade plan, not tariff chaos
SupportsRick Scott supported strategic tariff use as a way to protect American jobs and level the playing field for American workers.
This position is supported by statements dated July 2, 2024, and January 31, 2025; the evidence does not establish a broader pro-worker trade plan.
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“President Trump is right to use tariffs as a strategic tool to protect American jobs and our best interests, and to hold our adversaries accountable when they're taking advantage of the United States.”
Read the full statement (opens in a new tab)“By imposing tariffs on Chinese goods, Trump tackled unfair trade practices head-on, leveling the playing field for American workers.”
Read the full statement (opens in a new tab)We checked 21 of 21 bills Modern Action tracks on this subject.
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Voted against passing the full bill.
S.J.Res. 77 · A joint resolution terminating the national emergency declared to impose duties on articles imported from Canada.
This was the final vote on the full bill. It shows how the official voted, not why or how they viewed each part of it.
Voted against passing the full bill.
S.J.Res. 81 · A joint resolution terminating the national emergency declared to impose duties on articles imported from Brazil.
This was the final vote on the full bill. It shows how the official voted, not why or how they viewed each part of it.
Sen rick scott introduces bill to prevent communist china from evading u s tariffs
“President Trump is right to use tariffs as a strategic tool to protect American jobs and our best interests, and to hold our adversaries accountable when they're taking advantage of the United States.”
Buy american and help stop china
“By imposing tariffs on Chinese goods, Trump tackled unfair trade practices head-on, leveling the playing field for American workers.”
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