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Tariffs and trade policy

Tariff and trade policy has emerged as a major issue in the 2026 midterm cycle, with the Trump administration imposing significant new tariffs. The effects on consumer prices, agricultural exports, and manufacturing — all critical to Mississippi's economy — are central to voter concern about affordability and economic direction.

Should the U.S. maintain or roll back the tariffs imposed by the Trump administration?

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Sources

Polymarket — https://polymarket.com/predictions/midterms
Key issues expected to dominate the 2026 cycle include government spending cuts, immigration enforcement, tariff and trade policy, and the future of entitlement programs.
The Economic Times — https://m.economictimes.com/news/international/global-trends/us-midterm-elections-9-key-issues-that-could-shape-the-november-polls/articleshow/134455194.cms
Voters heading into the 2026 US midterm elections are particularly concerned about the economy and cost of living. Economic issues are widely affecting voter's perceptions and decisions, especially in rural communities.
Positions on this issue  ·  liberal → conservative
  1. Immediately eliminate most tariffs; free trade benefits consumers and rural agricultural exporters.
  2. Roll back broad tariffs but keep targeted ones on strategic goods like semiconductors.
  3. Negotiate bilateral trade deals to reduce tariffs while protecting key domestic industries.
  4. Keep most current tariffs as leverage but be willing to negotiate reductions case by case.
  5. Expand tariffs further to protect American manufacturing and prioritize economic nationalism.

Cost of living and affordability

Affordability and the broader economy are repeatedly identified as dominant 2026 midterm issues for voters, encompassing gas prices, utility rates, and everyday costs that affect Mississippi households in a tight budget environment.

What should Mississippi prioritize to address cost-of-living pressures?

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Sources

CBS Chicago — https://www.facebook.com/cbschicago/posts/voters-say-their-top-issues-going-into-the-2026-midterm-election-are-immigration/1657976972363176
Voters say their top issues going into the 2026 midterm election are immigration, President Trump's policies, and affordability.
The Economic Times — https://m.economictimes.com/news/international/global-trends/us-midterm-elections-9-key-issues-that-could-shape-the-november-polls/articleshow/134455194.cms
The 2026 US midterm elections are shaping up around a familiar question: how voters feel about the economy. But the campaign is also being pulled in several other directions, from immigration and gas prices
The Week — https://theweek.com/politics/issues-that-will-determine-2026-midterms-israel-immigration-gas-trump-iran
Rising gas prices are “becoming a major concern” for voters and “GOP lawmakers trying to hold onto their seats” alike
Governing — https://www.governing.com/politics/the-biggest-issues-to-watch-in-2026
Elected officials are increasingly acting to rein in rising utility rates as part of a broader effort to lower the cost of living.
Positions on this issue  ·  liberal → conservative
  1. Expand subsidies, price controls, and social supports to directly lower household costs
  2. Invest in targeted relief for energy and fuel costs while protecting low-income residents
  3. Balance market approaches with selective consumer protections on utilities and gas
  4. Cut regulations and taxes that contribute to higher prices for energy and goods
  5. Prioritize deregulation and oppose new spending that could worsen inflation or rates