¶ Overview
- Begich voted six times to protect the tariffs, including in April 2025 when he was the deciding vote to protect them, dooming 70% of Alaskan small business owners to higher prices, raising the cost of fish processing and causing Canadians to boycott travel to Alaska. Tariffs were contributed to higher food prices, “mega-layoffs” across the country, and amounted to a $1,000 tax increase on Americans.
¶ Begich Was The Deciding Vote To Protect Trump’s Tariffs That Were Raising Prices On Alaskans
¶ Begich Has Repeatedly Voted To Protect Trump’s Tariffs
¶ February 2026: Begich Voted To Protect Trump’s Tariffs
2026: Begich Effectively Voted Against Terminating Tariffs On Canada. In February 2026, Begich voted against, according to Congressional Quarterly, “the joint resolution that would terminate the Feb. 1, 2025, national emergency that imposed tariffs on goods from Canada.” The vote was on passage. The House passed the joint resolution by a vote of 219 to 211. [House Vote 65, 2/11/26; Congressional Quarterly, 2/11/26; Congressional Actions. H.J. Res. 72]
2026: Begich Effectively Voted To Block Floor Votes On Terminating Tariffs Enacted Through Trump’s 2025 Executive Orders. In February 2026, Begich voted for, according to Congressional Quarterly, “the rule (H Res 1042) providing for floor consideration of the Law-Enforcement Innovate to De-Escalate Act (HR 2189), the Undersea Cable Protection Act (HR 261), and the Securing America’s Critical Minerals Supply Act (HR 3617). […] It also would block the expedited consideration of joint resolutions terminating President Donald Trump's 2025 tariff actions under the Feb. 1, April 2, July 30, and Aug. 6 executive orders by providing that each day during the period from Feb. 10, 2026 through July 31, 2026, will not constitute a calendar day under the federal law pertaining to terminating national emergencies.” The vote was on the rule. The House rejected the rule by a vote of 214 to 217. [House Vote 60, 2/10/26; Congressional Quarterly, 2/10/26; Congressional Actions. H.Res. 1042]
- The Provision Was Added To A Rule Opening Debate On Three Unrelated Bills. According to Reuters, “Lawmakers voted 217-214 to derail the plan to bar tariff challenges through July 31, with three Republicans joining 214 Democrats in opposition. The prohibition was included in a measure intended to open debate on three unrelated bills.” [Reuters, 2/11/26]
- The House Adopted A Rule In March Of Last Year Barring Tariff Challenges That Expired In January Resulting In Speaker Johnson Calling Another Extension, Through This Rule, “Necessary.” According to Reuters, “Earlier in the day, Johnson told reporters that he expected the measure to pass the House, calling it necessary in view of an expected Supreme Court ruling on the legality of the tariffs. House Republicans first adopted a rule barring tariff challenges last March and later extended it through January.” [Reuters, 2/11/26]
- The Rule That Barred Tariffs Challenges Did Not Consider Days As “Calendar Days”, Blocking Democrats From Repealing Trump’s Declared National Emergency That Allowed For His Broad Tariffs. According to the Hill, “Trump declared national emergencies as a basis for implementing his broad-based global tariffs, as well as specific tariffs on China, Mexico and Canada. The National Emergencies Act dictates that Congress can use joint resolutions to repeal a national emergency, and outlines procedures to expedite that action after a certain number of calendar days. Multiple times last year, GOP leaders inserted language into procedural rule legislation to not count a ‘calendar day’ for the purposes of the National Emergencies Act until a specific date, blocking members from forcing action to repeal the tariffs. That prohibition expired at the end of January as GOP leaders faced resistance from Republicans. The latest attempt would have reinstated that prohibition until July 31, 2026.” [Reuters, 2/11/26]
- Johnson Delayed The Vote From 1:30 PM To 8:30 PM In An Attempt To Flip Votes. According to the Hill, “Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) was unable to win over the holdouts, despite delaying the vote from 1:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.” [The Hill, 2/10/26]
¶ September 2025: Begich Voted Again To Protect Trump’s Tariffs
2025: Begich Effectively Voted For A Procedural Trick To Block Votes On The Reversal Of Trump’s Tariffs Through March 2026. In September 2025, Begich voted for, according to Congressional Quarterly, “the resolution [that] would allow for the tolling (the pausing of counting) of days for resolutions of inquiry from Sept. 30, 2025 through March 31, 2026. It also would provide that each day during the period from April 9, 2025, through March 31, 2026. would not constitute a calendar day for the purposes of section 202 of the National Emergencies Act with respect to a joint resolution to terminate President Donald Trump's April 2, 2025 executive order declaring a national emergency regarding tariffs on imported goods. The resolution also would provide that during the period for March 11, 2025 through March 31, 2026, would not constitute a calendar day for purposes of section 202 of the National Emergencies Act with respect to a joint resolution terminating a national emergency executive order declared by President Trump on Feb. 1, 2025. Such an executive order concerned tariffs on many Canadian and Mexican imports and Chinese goods. The resolution also would provide that the provisions of section 202 of the National Emergencies Act would not apply through March 31, 2026 to a joint resolution terminating the national emergency.” The vote was on the rule. The House agreed to the rule by a vote of 213 to 211. [House Vote 268, 9/16/25; Congressional Quarterly, 9/16/25; Congressional Actions, H.Res. 707; Congressional Actions, H.Con. Res. 14]
- Support Was Won From GOP Holdouts Through A Promise Of A Vote Later In The Week To Shorten The Block To End In January Rather Than March. According to Politico, “GOP leaders flipped several of the Republican holdouts with a promise to add language shortening the block on tariff disapproval votes to a forthcoming measure set for approval later in the week, per two Republicans with direct knowledge of the agreement. The expiration date on the block will be reset from March 31 to the end of January, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise said Tuesday. It’s likely the Supreme Court will have ruled on a challenge to Trump’s tariff-declaring powers by then.” [Politico, 9/16/25]
- September 2025: House Republicans Voted In Favor Of A Measure That Effectively Blocked Challenges To Trump’s Tariffs Through March 2026, With The Intent Of Changing The Length Of Time To January 2026. According to Politico, "House Republicans voted in near lockstep Tuesday to again cede congressional power over tariffs to President Donald Trump. A measure that effectively blocks challenges to Trump’s sweeping global tariff declarations through March 2026 was adopted on a 213-211 vote. The vote was gaveled down only after GOP whips had a drawn-out struggle on the floor with a band of Republicans who initially opposed the legislation before flipping to yes. The vote was held open for more than a half-hour as they worked to bring the members back on board. GOP leaders flipped several of the Republican holdouts with a promise to add language shortening the block on tariff disapproval votes to a forthcoming measure set for approval later in the week, per two Republicans with direct knowledge of the agreement. The expiration date on the block will be reset from March 31 to the end of January, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise said Tuesday. It’s likely the Supreme Court will have ruled on a challenge to Trump’s tariff-declaring powers by then." [Politico, 9/16/25]
¶ April 2025: Begich Cast The Deciding Vote To Protect Trump’s Tariffs
2025: Begich Cast The Deciding Vote For A Procedural Trick To Block Votes On The Reversal Of Trump’s Tariffs Through September 2025. In April 2025, Begich voted for, “adoption of the rule (H Res 313) that would provide for floor consideration of the Senate amendment to the fiscal 2025 budget resolution (H Con Res 14). The rule would provide up to one hour of debate on a motion to concur in the Senate amendment to the measure. It also would block the expedited consideration of joint resolutions terminating President Donald Trump’s tariff actions under the April 2 executive order by providing that each day during the period from April 9, 2025 through Sept. 30, 2025, will not constitute a calendar day under the federal law pertaining to terminating national emergencies.” The vote was on the rule. The underlying legislation was the FY 2025 budget resolution. The House agreed to the rule by a vote of 216 to 215. [House Vote 94, 4/9/25; Congressional Quarterly, 4/9/25; Congressional Actions, H.Res. 313; Congressional Actions, H.Con. Res. 14]
- Speaker Johnson Backed The Move, Claiming Trump Has “Executive Authority” And That The Tariffs Are “In The Interest Of The American People.” According to ABC News, “House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., defended the move, telling reporters, ‘I've made it very clear I think the president has executive authority. It's an appropriate level of authority to deal with the unfair trade practices. That's part of the role of the president is to negotiate with other countries.’ Johnson said Trump told him Tuesday night that ‘there are almost 70 countries that are [in] some stage in negotiation of more fair-trade agreement agreements with the United States. I think that is in the interest of the American people. I think that is an ‘America First’ policy that will be effective, and so we have to give them the space to do it.’” [ABC News, 4/9/25]
- The Vote Was The Second Use Of The Procedural Tactic To Block Votes On The Tariffs, The First Use Of It Being In March 2025. According to ABC News, “House Democrats, led by Rep. Gregory Meeks, D-N.Y., moved to force a vote on Tuesday on terminating the national emergency authority and blocking Trump's sweeping tariffs. Now, that vote is unlikely to occur. This is the second time Johnson has moved to stop the legislative calendar to prevent votes on Trump's authority on tariffs. Under House rules, these votes would typically come up within 15 calendar days but now will not if the ‘rule’ passes during the vote series Wednesday afternoon.” [ABC News, 4/9/25]
¶ If One “Aye” Vote Had Switched To A “No” On House Vote 94 The Measure Would Have Failed Instead Of Passing
The Measure Considered In House Vote 94 Passed By A Vote Of 216 “Ayes” To 215 “Nos,” Which Meant If One Aye Vote Had Switched To A No Vote The Measure Would Have Failed.
[House Vote 94, 4/9/25; Congressional Quarterly, 4/9/25; Congressional Actions, H.Res. 313;Congressional Actions, H.Con. Res. 14]
¶ April 2025: Begich Voted To Protect Trump’s Tariffs
2025: Begich Effectively Voted For A Procedural Trick To Block Votes On The Reversal Of Trump’s Tariffs Through September 2025. In April 2025, Begich voted for, “motion to order the previous question (thus ending debate and possibility of amendment) on the rule (H Res 313) that would providing for floor consideration of the Senate amendment to the fiscal 2025 budget resolution (H Con Res 14). The rule would provide up to one hour of debate on a motion to concur in the Senate amendment to the measure. It also would block the expedited consideration of joint resolutions terminating President Donald Trump’s tariff actions under the April 2 executive order by providing that each day during the period from April 9, 2025 through Sept. 30, 2025, will not constitute a calendar day under the federal law pertaining to terminating national emergencies.” The vote was on the previous question. The House agreed to the rule by a vote of 217 to 212. [House Vote 93, 4/9/25; Congressional Quarterly, 4/9/25; Congressional Actions, H.Res. 313]
¶ March 2025: Begich Voted To Protect Trump’s Tariffs
2025: Begich Voted To Disapprove An IRS Rule That Established Reporting Requirements For Digital Asset Proceeds And To Effectively Block Votes On The Reversal Of Trump’s Tariffs. In March 2025, Begich voted for, “the bill that would provide for Congressional disapproval of, and nullify, a December 2024 IRS rule related to gross proceeds reporting by brokers involved in digital asset sales. The rule imposed reporting requirements, beginning in 2027, on non-custodial brokers who participate in the decentralized digital asset market. It also required brokers to file information returns and provide payee statements reporting gross proceeds from certain digital asset sales and transactions.” The vote was on passage. The House passed the bill by a vote of 292 to 132. [House Vote 71, 3/11/25; Congressional Quarterly, 3/11/25; Congressional Actions, H.J. Res. 25]
- The Bill Effectively Blocked The House From Voting To Reverse Trump’s Tariffs On Mexico, Canada, And China For The Next Year. According to the New York Times, “Republican leaders on Tuesday slipped language into a procedural measure that would prevent any resolution to end the tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China from receiving a vote this year. It passed on party lines as part of a resolution that cleared the way for a vote later Tuesday on a government spending bill needed to prevent a shutdown at the end of the week.” [New York Times, 3/11/25]
- The Bill Nullified A Law That Would Allow The House And Senate To End A Disaster Declared By The President. According to the New York Times, “In this case, Republican leaders did so using a particularly unusual contortion: They essentially declared the rest of the year one long day, nullifying a law that allows the House and Senate to jointly put an end to a disaster declared by the president.” [New York Times, 3/11/25]
- The National Emergencies Act Required Consideration Of Resolutions Ending A Presidentially Declared Emergency Within Fifteen Calendar Days But Republican Leadership Included A Measure In The Bill Declaring The Rest Of The Year Did Not Constitute A Calendar Day. According to the New York Times, “The national emergency law lays out a fast-track process for Congress to consider a resolution ending a presidential emergency, requiring committee consideration within 15 calendar days after one is introduced and a floor vote within three days after that. But the language House Republicans inserted in their measure on Tuesday declared that, ‘Each day for the remainder of the 119th Congress shall not constitute a calendar day’ for the purposes of the emergency that Mr. Trump declared on Feb. 1.” [New York Times, 3/11/25]
¶ TARIFFS that begich backed negatively impacted AlaSKan businesses
¶ February 2026: Begich Said He Voted To Extend Trump’s Tariffs To Ensure Alaskan Businesses Were Not Disadvantaged In International Trade
February 2026: When Justifying His Vote To Extend Trump’s Tariffs, Begich Said His Priority Was Making Sure “Alaska’s Fishermen, Energy Producers, And Manufacturers” Were Not Disadvantaged In International Trade Negotiations. According to Alaskan Beacon, "The U.S. House of Representatives voted 219-211 on Wednesday to end President Donald Trump’s national emergency at the Canadian border and end tariffs on Canadian imports. Alaska’s lone member of the House, Rep. Nick Begich III, R-Alaska, stuck with Republican leaders and voted against ending the tariffs. Asked about his vote, his office provided a written statement saying that he believes the tariffs help Alaskans. ‘My priority is ensuring that Alaska’s fishermen, energy producers, and manufacturers are not disadvantaged in international trade negotiations. Like any tool in trade policy, tariffs are most effective when used strategically to strengthen domestic industries and secure a level playing field for our producers,’ the statement said." [Alaska Beacon, 2/13/26]
¶ Trump’s Tariffs Were Bad For Alaska’s Businesses And Consumers
The Owner Of A Spice And Tea Store In South Anchorage Said She Would Have To Raise Prices 45% To Keep Up With Tariffs. According to Alaska Public Media, "The Spice and Tea Exchange in South Anchorage imports teas, spices, salts and sugars from nearly 60 countries. Liz Eldridge has owned the shop for nine years. She started preparing for tariffs in January by bulking up on the store’s most popular items and products from countries at high risk for tariffs, including China. Eldridge said it’s been hard to compete with larger companies that are trying to do the same thing. ‘The demand has already skyrocketed,’ she said. ‘So that price has already been driven up, regardless of what tariff may be imposed on it.’ The store was able to secure a three month supply of vulnerable items they can’t source elsewhere, which has allowed them to limit the price hike for customers, for now. But between tariffs and lack of availability, Eldridge said the prices she’s charging for impacted items will rise about 45% in May. " [Alaska Public Media, 4/24/25]
Alaska’s Small Business Development Center Conducted A Survey That Showed Over 70% Of Alaska’s Small Businesses Had Their Costs Raised Because Of Tariffs. According to Alaska Public Media, "That was a common theme in a survey from the state’s Small Business Development Center (SBDC) sent out in April. The center’s executive director, Jon Bittner, said the impacts on small businesses from tariffs will be far reaching. ‘I think restaurants are going to be particularly hard hit because the margins are so tight, and any business that relies on federal funding or federal contracts,’ Bittner said. ‘There's a lot of different hits coming to the business community right now, on a lot of different levels.’ About 100 small businesses have completed the survey so far. Some business owners that responded, Bittner said, mentioned they support the Trump administration’s policies even though tariffs hurt their bottom line. Bittner said a majority said they were uncertain about the future and were worried about increased costs. ‘There's very few businesses out there that thrive in chaos,’ he said. ‘They require some kind of stability to plan for the future. If you don't even know what your products or services are going to cost three or six months down the line, it's impossible to do advertising. It's impossible to find clients.’ Bittner said over 70% of small businesses with suppliers said their costs increased as a result of tariffs. " [Alaska Public Media, 4/24/25]
Alaskan Businesses That Manufactured Their Products In The U.S. Were Still Hurt By Trump’s Tariffs Due To Input Costs Rising. According to Alaska Public Media, "Alaska has a strong small business industry. More than 75,000 small businesses employed more than half the state's workforce in 2024, according to data from the Small Business Administration. Nationally, a group of small businesses are suing Trump, saying his tariffs are illegal and are likely to damage the global economy. Even businesses that manufacture in Alaska aren’t necessarily celebrating the tariffs. Ermine Skate is the only Nordic skate on the market manufactured in the United States, according to owner Paxson Woelber. ‘You'd think that we'd be the very kind of company that would be helped by having tariffs on imported goods, and the reality is a lot more complicated,’ Woelber said. Everything from the skate’s ceramic coating to sharpening is done with manufacturers in Southcentral. But, like most skates, they’re made with steel and aluminium, some of which the nation imports, and are subject to a 25% tariff. He said manufacturing is harder in Alaska because it’s more expensive, and can be difficult to find manufacturing partners. On the other hand, it allows him to test his skates in the elements they’re made for. Several countries have joined a movement to boycott American goods over Trump’s tariff policy. For businesses like Ermine that have an international customer base, that’s bad news. ‘Pretty much immediately after the United States started threatening Canadian sovereignty, I got one very terse email, that just said, cancel everything, you know, don't talk to me again, basically. I respect it, I refunded the order,’ he said. ‘I don't think that's very productive for American businesses that are trying to manufacture and export to the rest of the world.’ " [Alaska Public Media, 4/24/25]
When One Alaskan Business Owner Found Out About The Trump Tariffs, He Asked “Why Are You Destroying Our Business?” According to Alaska Public Media, "Revelate Designs, an Alaska-based bikepacking gear company, knows what it’s like to do business overseas. About half of their products are made in Seattle, the rest in Asia. Owner Eric Parsons said that manufacturing outside of the U.S. gives the company flexibility to adapt to the industry’s changing demands and ramp up his manufacturing volume. He said the state of the art technology used for fabric welding, which uses heat to make leak-proof seams, is in China, and is used to construct the company’s waterproof bike bags. Right now, Revelate has an order in China worth $50,000– and Parsons said it’s subject to tariffs totaling around 200%. ‘That was placed before any of this happened, back in January, and we're going to be liable for that,’ Parsons said. ‘We're trying to basically unload it to our international dealers.’ Selling to international dealers means the company will likely have to short wholesale orders to retailers, including big names like REI. High tariff costs, he said, could also eliminate the company’s ability to sell wholesale. It’ll be the company’s last order from China under current trade conditions. Orders from China will be moved to Cambodia, Parsons said, and they already do some manufacturing in Vietnam. But in early April, Trump announced whopping ‘reciprocal tariffs’ on those countries of 49% and 46% respectively. Those tariffs have been paused through early July, but not knowing what’ll happen after then makes it hard for Parsons to make plans for his business. When he saw those high tariffs, Parsons said his heart sank. ‘I just despaired, this wave of, I would say, panic and, like, anger swept through me,’ he said. ‘I was just like, ‘why are you destroying our business?’ " [Alaska Public Media, 4/24/25]
Trump’s Tariffs Would Make Fish Processing More Expensive And Those Higher Costs “Will Be Passed Along To Consumers And Could Soften The Demand For Wild Alaska Salmon.” According to Must Read Alaska, "The new reciprocal 34% tariffs announced by the United States and China could especially impact Alaska seafood prices, due to the state’s heavy reliance on exports and Chinese labor. The tariffs have been a moving target. On March 4, President Donald Trump imposed an additional 10% tariff on Chinese imports, which brought the cumulative tariff’s to 20% on top of existing tariffs from Trump’s first term, which were basically left in place by President Joe Biden. Then there is the new 34% tariff on top of that. China immediately reciprocated by imposing a 34% tariff. The tariffs will affect Alaska seafood sent over and processed in China and re-exported to the US, a common practice for Alaska products like pollock and salmon. Over half of Alaska’s fish is sent to China, where pin bones are removed by cheap labor, then is re-imported as packaged for retail to the US. While Alaska salmon is headed and gutted on this side of the Pacific Ocean, to process fillets and remove pin bones is very labor intensive, so companies like Trident Seafoods and others use the massive processing centers in cities like Qingdao, Dalian, and Yantai in Shandong and Liaoning provinces, which are global seafood processing centers. China uses forced labor, including conditions that Americans would view as slave labor, in Qingdao and other parts of Shandong Province to process fish. Qingdao has a reputation for using and abusing minorities, particularly Uyghurs and North Koreans, in its seafood processing plants. The ‘dual tariffs’ now in place as Alaska moves into fishing season will increase cost of processing, which will be passed along to consumers and could soften the demand for wild Alaska salmon. " [Must Read Alaska, 4/4/25]
¶ Trump’s Trade Policies Negatively Impacted Alaskan Tourism And Business
One Canadian Customer Cancelled His Entire Order Of Nordic Skates From An Alaska-Based Small Business Because Of Trump’s Tariff Policy. According to Alaska Public Media, "Alaska has a strong small business industry. More than 75,000 small businesses employed more than half the state's workforce in 2024, according to data from the Small Business Administration. Nationally, a group of small businesses are suing Trump, saying his tariffs are illegal and are likely to damage the global economy. Even businesses that manufacture in Alaska aren’t necessarily celebrating the tariffs. Paxson Woelber, owner of Ermine Skate, manufactures his skates in Alaska— but he's still impacted by tariffs. Recent political tensions created roadblocks for some of his customers. Ermine Skate is the only Nordic skate on the market manufactured in the United States, according to owner Paxson Woelber. ‘You'd think that we'd be the very kind of company that would be helped by having tariffs on imported goods, and the reality is a lot more complicated,’ Woelber said. Everything from the skate’s ceramic coating to sharpening is done with manufacturers in Southcentral. But, like most skates, they’re made with steel and aluminium, some of which the nation imports, and are subject to a 25% tariff. He said manufacturing is harder in Alaska because it’s more expensive, and can be difficult to find manufacturing partners. On the other hand, it allows him to test his skates in the elements they’re made for. Several countries have joined a movement to boycott American goods over Trump’s tariff policy. For businesses like Ermine that have an international customer base, that’s bad news. ‘Pretty much immediately after the United States started threatening Canadian sovereignty, I got one very terse email, that just said, cancel everything, you know, don't talk to me again, basically. I respect it, I refunded the order,’ he said. ‘I don't think that's very productive for American businesses that are trying to manufacture and export to the rest of the world.’ " [Alaska Public Media, 4/24/25]
¶ Trump’s Tariffs Were Causing “Mega-Layoffs” and raised prices Across the Country
October 2025: Employers Cut 153,000 Jobs In A Series Of “Mega-Layoffs.” According to The Washington Post, “’We’re entering new territory with these layoffs in October,’ said John Challenger, CEO of the consulting firm that tracks job losses. ‘We haven’t seen mega-layoffs of the size that are being discussed now — 48,000 from UPS, potentially 30,000 from Amazon — since 2020 and before that, since the recession of 2009. When you see companies making cuts of this size, it does signal a real shift in direction.’ (Amazon founder Jeff Bezos owns The Washington Post.) Recent layoffs, the data shows, have been concentrated in technology, retail, service and warehousing jobs. Employers announced more than 153,000 job cuts last month, a 183 percent increase from the month before, marking the worst October for layoffs since 2003, the Challenger report said.” [Washington Post, 11/6/25]
- Bloomberg Reported That Corporations Have Cited Tariffs As A Reason For Layoffs. According to Bloomberg, “US companies announced the most job cuts for any October in more than two decades as artificial intelligence reshapes industries and cost-cutting accelerates, according to data from outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas Inc. […] Others are focused on removing layers of management, reducing the hangover from the pandemic-fueled hiring bloat and protecting profit margins from the added costs of tariffs. While many expected increased levies to drive up prices, many employers have absorbed the price increases and instead chosen to cut costs from labor and other parts of their businesses.” [Bloomberg, 11/6/25]
Tax Foundation Found Trump’s Tariffs Amounted To A $1,000 Tax Increase On Americans In 2025 And Was Projected To Be A $1,300 Tax Increase On Americans In 2026. According to the Tax Foundation, "President Trump has imposed International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) tariffs on US trading partners, including China, Canada, Mexico, and the EU. In addition, he has threatened and imposed Section 232 tariffs on autos, heavy trucks, steel, aluminum, lumber, furniture, semiconductors, pharmaceuticals, and copper, among others. The Trump tariffs amount to an average tax increase per US household of $1,000 in 2025 and $1,300 in 2026." [Tax Foundation, 2/6/26]
¶ 2025: Begich Strongly defended the tariffs on social media
August 2025: Begich Posted A Graph That Showed US Tariff Revenue Rose In July And Said Rebalancing Trade Flows “Supports American Job Creation And Competitiveness While Reducing Burdens On U.S. Taxpayers.” According to Nick Begich’s Twitter, “Rebalancing trade flows in ways that recognize market access reciprocity supports American job creation and competitiveness while reducing burdens on U.S. taxpayers.” [Twitter, @NickforAlaska, 8/4/25]
June 2025: Begich Said “Tariff-Driven Inflation Hasn’t Materialized.” According to Nick Begich’s Twitter, “Tariff-driven inflation hasn’t materialized. Why? Let’s examine some key factors in this THREAD: 1/ 🧵 [Twitter, @RepNickBegich, 6/13/25]
May 2025: Begich Said The US Trade Deficit Was Down Alongside A Photo With Text That Read “I Love It When A Plan Comes Together.” According to Nick Begich’s Twitter, “✅Inflation just hit a 4 year low of 2.1% ✅Wages after inflation are up 2.6% through just the first 4 months of 2025. ✅US trade deficit is down.” [Twitter, @NickforAlaska, 5/31/25]