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Coralville Today
By the People, for the People
Iowa Senate Candidate Blasts Opponent Over Tariffs
Democrat Zach Wahls criticizes Republican Ashley Hinson's support for Trump's trade policies.
Published on Feb. 24, 2026
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U.S. Senate candidate Zach Wahls, a Democrat from Coralville, Iowa, has criticized President Donald Trump's tariff policies as "devastating" for the state. Wahls also accused his Republican opponent, U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson, of being a "rubber stamp" for Trump's trade tactics, citing Hinson's recent vote against a resolution to end tariffs on Canada.
Why it matters
Tariffs and trade policy have been major issues in Iowa, a key agricultural state, and could play a significant role in the upcoming U.S. Senate race. Wahls is positioning himself as a critic of the Trump administration's protectionist approach, while Hinson has defended the president's efforts to "level the playing field" for American workers and businesses.
The details
Earlier this month, Hinson voted against a resolution in the U.S. House calling for an end to U.S. tariffs against Canada. After the U.S. Supreme Court recently struck down many of the tariffs Trump imposed last year, Hinson said the president is seeking to level the playing field for American farmers, workers and businesses, and that her priority is making sure those efforts translate into real results for Iowa.
- On February 23, 2026, U.S. Senate candidate Zach Wahls criticized President Trump's tariff policies and his opponent Ashley Hinson's support for them.
- Earlier in February 2026, Hinson voted against a House resolution to end tariffs on Canada.
The players
Zach Wahls
A Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate seat in Iowa, currently a state senator from Coralville.
Ashley Hinson
The leading Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate seat in Iowa, currently a U.S. Representative.
Donald Trump
The former President of the United States whose tariff policies are at the center of this political debate.
What they’re saying
“Trump's tariffs are making life unaffordable for Iowans and are the opposite of an 'America First' agenda.”
— Zach Wahls, U.S. Senate Candidate (radioonthego.com)
“My priority is making sure those efforts [by Trump] translate into real results for Iowa.”
— Ashley Hinson, U.S. Representative (radioonthego.com)
What’s next
The Democratic primary election in Iowa is scheduled for June 2, 2026, where Wahls will face off against state Rep. Josh Turek.
The takeaway
The debate over tariffs and trade policy has become a key issue in the Iowa U.S. Senate race, with the Democratic candidate Zach Wahls positioning himself as a critic of the Trump administration's approach while his Republican opponent Ashley Hinson has defended the president's efforts to protect American workers and businesses.
