Hinson defended Trump’s tariffs and claimed that the “tariffs are working” even though an Iowa economist warned “we’re all going to be poorer.” Tariffs are contributing to higher food prices, higher costs for researchers, and were hurting Iowa farmers.
As a result of Trump’s trade war, China had stopped buying Americans soybeans and instead started buying them from Brazil. China had previously been the biggest buyer of American soybeans.
2025: Hinson Voted To Disapprove An IRS Rule That Established Reporting Requirements For Digital Asset Proceeds. In March 205, Hinson 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 barkers 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]
2025: Hinson Cast The Deciding Vote For A Procedural Trick To Block Votes On The Reversal Of Trump’s Tariffs Through September 2025. In March 2025, Hinson 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]
2025: Hinson Voted For A Procedural Trick That Would Block Votes On The Reversal Of Trump’s Tariffs Through January 2026. In September 2025, Hinson voted for, according to Congressional Quarterly, “would amend a rule (H Res 707) adopted by the House on Sept. 15, 2025 to provide that each day during the period from April 9, 2025, through Jan 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 a national emergency regarding tariffs on imported goods declared in President Donald Trump's April 2, 2025 executive order. It would further provide that each day during the period from March 11, 2025 through Jan. 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 regarding tariffs on many Canadian and Mexican imports and Chinese goods declared by President Trump in a Feb. 1, 2025 executive order. Finally, the rule would provide that through Jan. 31, 2026, the provisions of section 202 of the National Emergencies Act would not apply to a joint resolution terminating the national emergency.” The vote was on the rule. The House agreed to the rule by a vote of 216 to 210. [House Vote 273, 9/17/25; Congressional Quarterly, 9/17/25; Congressional Actions, H.Res. 707; Congressional Actions, H.Res. 722]
2026: Hinson Effectively Voted To Block Floor Votes On Terminating Tariffs Enacted Through Trump’s 2025 Executive Orders. In February 2026, Hinson 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]
2025: Hinson Voted Against Terminating The National Emergency That Allowed Trump To Impose A 40 Percent Tariff On Brazil. In September 2025, Hinson voted for, according to Congressional Quarterly, “motion to table the Meeks, D-N.Y., motion to discharge from the House Foreign Affairs Committee the joint resolution that would terminate the national emergency declared by President Donald Trump on July 30, 2025, which imposed an additional 40 percent tariff on certain goods imported from Brazil.” The vote was on passage. The House passed the bill by a vote of 200 to 198. [House Vote 265, 9/15/25; Congressional Quarterly, 9/15/25; Congressional Actions, H.J.Res. 117]
When Asked About Voting To Overturn Tariffs On Canada, Hinson Claimed That She Hasn’t Had A Conversation With Her Team Yet. According to Politico, “The vote is a particularly uncomfortable one for House Republicans running for higher office in farm states, where farmers are reeling from Trump’s sweeping levies. Rep. Ashley Hinson, who is running for Senate in Iowa, said in an interview Monday night she was still reviewing the matter. ‘I haven’t had a conversation with my team yet,’ she replied, when asked if she would vote to overturn the president’s tariffs on Canada, a critical trading partner of Iowa farmers.” [Politico, 2/11/26]
2026: Hinson Effectively Voted Against Terminating The February 2025 Tariffs Imposed On Canada. In February 2026, Hinson 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]
Hinson Voted To Keep Trump’s Tariffs On Canada. According to the Des Moines Register, “Iowa Reps. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, Ashley Hinson, Zach Nunn and Randy Feenstra joined Republicans who backed Trump's Canada tariffs.” [Des Moines Register, 2/12/26]
Hinson Claimed That She Voted Against Repealing Tariffs On Canada Because She Believed That Trump Would “Level The Playing Field” On Trade. According to Iowa Public Radio, “Iowa's 2nd District Rep. Ashley Hinson said she voted against the resolution because she believes Trump will ‘level the playing field’ for trade. ‘While reversing decades of failed 'America Last' policies won’t happen overnight. We must secure strong, enforceable trade agreements that open markets for our farmers ASAP. We have to deliver lasting stability for our producers and protect families here at home,’ Hinson said.” [Iowa Public Radio, 2/16/26]
Hinson Claimed That She Voted Against The Resolution To Overturn Trump’s Tariffs On Canada To Preserve Trade Leverage. According to the Gazette, “‘I voted against this resolution because President Trump is the only one willing to level the playing field and deliver new market opportunities,’ Hinson said in a statement to The Gazette. ‘Waiting isn’t tenable when margins are tight, our farmers’ livelihoods are on the line, and so much is out of their control.’ Hinson said reversing long-standing trade imbalances requires ‘strong, enforceable trade agreements that open markets for our farmers ASAP.’ ‘We have to deliver lasting stability for our producers and protect families here at home,’ she said.” [Gazette, 2/12/26]
Hinson Remarked Tariffs Were “Needed” To Create More Opportunity In America. According to Iowa Capital Dispatch, “U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson of Iowa also weighed in on the tariffs Thursday, telling reporters she believes tariffs are needed to ensure fairer negotiations between the U.S. and other countries moving forward. ‘The president’s goal here is to not only get other countries to the negotiating table, but really focused on helping to create more opportunity,’ Hinson said, according to the Des Moines Register. ‘… After four years of high inflation — and really no new trade opportunities, no new manufacturing opportunities — that’s what they’re going to see.’” [Iowa Capital Dispatch, 4/4/25]
Hinson Claimed That “Restoring [American] Dominance And The Global Order When It Comes To Fair Trade Does Not Just Happen Overnight.” According to the Daily Iowan, “Trump’s Republican allies have said his trade war and reciprocal tariff strategy will open long-term trade stability and expand market access for American farmers. ‘We need to deliver long overdue, long overdue certainty for rural America, and I know that President Trump will not abandon our Iowa farmers,’ U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa, said in a Sept. 29 call with reporters. ‘But restoring our dominance and the global order when it comes to fair trade does not just happen overnight.’” [Daily Iowan, 10/14/25]
Hinson Claimed That Fixing “America-Last” Trade Policies “Take Time” And Claimed That Trump Was Working To Open New Markets. According to We Are Iowa, “Iowa farmers are feeling the pinch of high input costs and low commodity prices – a reality that is top of mind for them during harvest as they bring in their crops, which they are uncertain will break even. Fixing broken, America-last trade policies takes time, but President Trump is leading the charge—delivering numerous new trade deals in ten months, compared to zero under Biden, who also failed to enforce our agreement with China. While President Trump and Secretary Rollins work tirelessly to open new markets, I’m also working to support international market development, increase demand for soybeans here at home, and lower input costs so our farmers can recover and get ahead again.” [We Are Iowa, 10/15/25]
Hinson Defended Trump’s Tariffs. According to the Gazette, “Iowa Republican U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson, of Marion, who is running for U.S. Senate with Trump’s endorsement, defended the broader goals of the tariff policy and said her focus remains on delivering results for Iowa producers and families.” [Gazette, 2/23/26]
Hinson Claimed That Trump With His Tariffs Was Trying To “Level The Playing Field For American Farmers, Workers And Businesses” And Claimed That Her Priority Was To Translate Efforts Into “Real Results For Iowa.” According to the Gazette, “‘President Trump is the first president to challenge the broken status quo and fight to level the playing field for American farmers, workers and businesses,’ Hinson said in a statement. ‘My priority is making sure those efforts translate into real results for Iowa — new markets, enforceable agreements, and long-term certainty for our producers facing tight margins and high input costs.’” [Gazette, 2/23/26]
[VIDEO] Hinson Claimed That The Tariffs Were “Working.” “ Hinson added, ‘I think this is indicative that these tariffs are working and we're seeing those trade deals come to fruition. They're getting people to the table, and it's positive economic news for our country as well. Inflation's under check.’” [FBN: Varney & Co., 7/15/25]
Hinson Claimed That Things Were “Moving In The Right Direction” When It Came To Trump’s Trade Policies. According to the Des Moines Register, “Republican U.S. Senate candidate Ashley Hinson says things are ‘moving in the right direction’ when it comes to President Donald Trump's trade policies.” [Des Moines Register, 10/28/25]
[AUDIO] Hinson Claimed That Tariffs Hurt The American People But Still Defended Trump’s Use Of Tariffs. “HOST: Let's talk about tariffs. So are you for or against? Do they help or hurt the people of Iowa? HINSON: Yeah, well, I think it's it's a double edged sword, right? I think that what we need to be having a conversation about is leveling the playing field. I know that President Trump has needs all the leverage he's going to be able to have to be able to go to that negotiating table with President Xi and with other countries who have frankly been walking all over us and not playing fair on the on that trade front. And that's something that certainly hurts Iowa farmers. Right. If China is taking advantage of domestic production, they're not following through on their deals with our farmers and our producers. And that's a huge problem. So I believe that President Trump needs to be able to have every tool in the toolbox to be able to go in with that leverage. But I do know that tariffs do hurt the American people ultimately, because, you know, it just it adds an extra cost and there's always an extra cost. So what I want to see is the use of those judiciously. I hope they are able to be the tool to get people to negotiate better. But ultimately, at the end of the day, I'm going to continue to stand up for Iowa farmers and Iowa producers.” [Breitbart News Daily, 1/22/25]
[VIDEO] Hinson Claimed That There May Be “Pain” Due To Trump’s Foreign Policy Impacting The Economy And Prices But That The Long Term Stability Would Be Worth It. “And I think that the bigger picture here, too, and you look at challenges we may face with China, with Russia, oil shipments coming in and out of the region. And yes, I think there is some pain today. But ultimately, the long term stability that's going to come from not having an Iranian regime that's shooting a commercial liners out of the water through the Strait of Hormuz, it will impact stability globally as well.” [Simon Conway Show, 3/4/26]
Tariffs On Food Imports Were Likely To Lead To Higher Food Prices For Consumers. According to the Tax Foundation, “However, a variety of food imports are also impacted by the tariffs, and these will likely lead to higher food prices for consumers.” [Tax Foundation, 7/28/25]
Tariffs Were A Tax On Imported Goods And Serves That Were Paid By Domestic Companies Which Causes Consumers To Pay Higher Prices. According to CNBC, “Tariffs are a tax imposed by foreign nations, paid by domestic companies that import goods or services. U.S. consumers are expected to pay higher prices via companies negatively impacted by the trade policy.” [CNBC, 7/29/25]
Tariffs Were A Tax And U.S. Consumers Were Likely To Pay For Part Of The Cost. According to the Associated Press, “Tariffs are a tax, and U.S. consumers are likely to foot at least part of the bill. The Budget Lab estimated that prices will increase 1.8% in the short term as a result of the trade war the U.S. waged this year. That’s the equivalent of a $2,400 loss of income per U.S. household, the group said.” [Associated Press, 8/1/25]
Grocery Retailers Cited Trump’s Tariffs As Justification For Passing The Costs Of The Tariffs Onto Consumers. According to Common Dreams, “In earnings calls and public statements, executives of many of America's largest and most profitable grocery retailers are citing Trump's tariffs as justification for passing on the costs to consumers, according to a new report released on Tuesday by Accountable.US.” [Common Dreams, 8/26/25]
U.S. Companies Planned To Raise Prices Due To Tariffs. According to the Wall Street Journal, “Companies including Hormel Foods, J.M. Smucker and Ace Hardware said this week they would raise prices for reasons ranging from higher meat costs to tariffs.” [Wall Street Journal, 8/28/25]
HEADLINE: “Trump Tariffs Add Costs Amid 'Growing Disaster,' Some Iowa Farmers Say” [Des Moines Register, 2/19/26]
HEADLINE: “Farm Groups Call For Stable Markets After Supreme Court Overturns Trump’s Tariffs” [Iowa Public Radio, 2/24/26]
Iowa Farmers Were Concerned That The Biggest Buyers Of U.S. Corn, Soybean And Other Farm Goods Would Look Towards Brazil, Argentina And Other Competitors. According to Des Moines Register, “Iowa farm leaders say they understand that among Trump’s goal in imposing the sweeping tariffs is reducing the U.S. farm trade deficit and lowering foreign trade barriers. But they worry the biggest buyers of U.S. corn, soybeans and other farm goods will look to Brazil, Argentina and other competitors for products.” [Des Moines Register, 4/4/25]
Iowa Relies Heavily On Exporting Agricultural Goods. According to Iowa Public Radio, “Iowa — a top producer of corn, soybeans and pork — relies heavily on trade. Export markets consume roughly half of U.S. soybeans, more than a quarter of pork products and around 15% of the country’s corn.” [Iowa Public Radio, 4/8/25]
Wobeter, A Cattle, Corn And Soybean Producer In Tama County, Claimed That The Iowa Delegation Was Supporting A “Chaotic Tariff And Trade Policy.” According to the Des Moines Register, “The Iowa delegation's ‘talking points are not an acceptable response for the growing disaster here on the ground in Iowa,’ said Wobeter, a cattle, corn and soybean producer in Tama County. ‘Rather than being part of the solution, they are contributing to the problem by supporting chaotic tariffs and trade policy and failing to pass meaningful legislation or a long-overdue Farm Bill.’” [Des Moines Register, 2/19/26]
Aaron Lehman, President Of The Iowa Farmers Union, Claimed That The Trump Administration’s Approach To Tariffs Was “Detrimental For Farmers.” According to the Iowa Public Radio, “Aaron Lehman, a farmer in central Iowa and president of the Iowa Farmers Union, said the administration’s approach to trade has been detrimental for farmers and will have long-lasting effects on U.S. agriculture.” [Iowa Public Radio, 2/24/26]
President Of The Iowa Association Of Business And Industry Claimed That Tariffs On Iowa-Made Products Could Reduce Market Access And Put Over 226,000 Jobs At Risk. According to the Des Moines Register, “Nicole Crain, president of the Iowa Association of Business and Industry, said in an email the group appreciates Trump’s focus on deregulation and a competitive tax climate. But tariffs on ‘Iowa-made products and agriculture goods can reduce market access and put the jobs of over 226,000 Iowans at risk,’ said Crain, urging the administration to ‘remove barriers, strengthen global trade relationships and create opportunities for Iowa manufacturers to thrive.’” [Des Moines Register, 4/4/25]
The Owner Of The T-Shirt Retailer Raygun, Mike Draper, Claimed That Tariffs Could Impact His Business. According to the Des Moines Register, “Mike Draper owner, owner of the Des Moines-based T-shirt and novelty retailer Raygun, said the tariffs will likely have an impact on his business. Most of the shirts it imprints with its satirical messages come from Mexico, the U.S., Nicaragua and Honduras — though not China and Vietnam, where the tariffs being imposed are much steeper. Still, Draper said it was not yet clear Thursday what kind of reciprocal tariffs might be put in place by countries like Mexico.” [Des Moines Register, 4/4/25]
The Owner Of “Prime And Providence” Claimed That Some Of The Foreign Ingredients They Rely On Could Be Too Expensive. According to KCCI, “People in the restaurant industry are sharing concerns about how tariffs could impact them. Restaurants like Prime and Providence in West Des Moines relies on foreign ingredients for their dishes. Dominic Iannarelli, the owner and chef of Prime and Providence, said the tariffs could make Japanese beef prohibitively expensive. ‘Could, in turn, almost price it out of the market,’ Iannarelli said.” [KCCI, 4/8/25]
The CEO Of Iowa Restaurant Association Claimed That The Tariffs Caused Uncertainty And Placed Restaurants In A Tough Situation. According to KCCI, “Jessica Dunker, the CEO of the Iowa Restaurant Association, says the tariffs cause a lot of uncertainty and put restaurants in a tough spot. ‘When you look at tariffs, perishable goods are the places you are going to see tariffs impact the fastest,’ Dunker said. ‘We have to weigh heavily, how are we going to balance what we’re offering what we’re able to produce and how tariffs will impact what we continue to offer.’ Dunker added that uncertain consumer confidence, and decreased foot traffic, are also affecting the restaurant industry.” [KCCI, 4/8/25]