Oppose tariffs he says harm Alabama farmers

Figures opposes tariffs that he says are harming Alabama, especially its agricultural industry, and says farmers need help. He says he will stand up to and push back against a president of either party when presidential actions hurt the state.

Context: He does not specify a particular tariff change or form of assistance for farmers. WSFA attributes the tariff position to the Tuesday victory speech.

In their own words

We still have tariffs that are raging and causing undue harm to everybody, but especially to this state’s largest industry, our agricultural industry.

The source

Rep. Shomari Figures projected to hold Alabama District 2 ...

Published: 11/3/2026
Retrieved: 11/12/2026