Fact Check: Did Susan Collins vote against stopping Trump’s tariffs from raising costs for Maine families?

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Claimant: Troy Jackson (D)


Claim: When Sen. Susan Collins “had the chance to actually vote to stop Trump’s tariffs from driving up costs for Maine families and businesses, she voted NO.”


Rating: MOSTLY FALSE


Explanation: Collins did vote against one amendment that would have rescinded certain tariffs if they increased consumer costs. However, the claim omits four other votes in 2025 in which Collins joined Democrats in opposing Trump’s tariffs, making her overall record more mixed than Jackson suggested.


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Date: 09/05/2026


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Last Updated on September 5, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check